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===Minimum Alveolar Concerntration===
===Minimum Alveolar Concerntration===
'''Minimum Alveolar Concentration''' (MAC) is a measure of the potency of an inhalation agent. It is the minimum alveolar concentration of agent required to produce immobility of 50% of patients when exposed to a noxious stimuli. Therefore, the lower the MAC, the more potent the agent.
'''Minimum Alveolar Concentration''' (MAC) is a measure of the potency of an inhalation agent. It is the minimum alveolar concentration of agent required to produce immobility of 50% of patients when exposed to a noxious stimuli. Therefore, the lower the MAC, the more potent the agent.
==Agents in this Class==
*[[Halothane]]
*[[Isoflurane]]
*[[Sevoflurane]]
*[[Desflurane]]
*[[Nitrous Oxide]]