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Can you tell me how halothane sensitizes the heart to epinephrine?

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

It blocks: potassium channels. I doubt you will find Halothane anymore in any US operating room

Dr Pollizzi agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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