FA (pg 498) states that when on inhaled anesthetics like methoxyflurane or halothane:
- INCREASE in cerebral blood flow/DECREASE in metabolic demand
- On the other hand (FA pg 498), barbiturates DECREASE cerebral blood flow
Why is that? It seems I don't have the concept down. I would have thought that there would be a decrease in blood flow if less metabolic demand. Any explanation would be helpful, thanks!
- INCREASE in cerebral blood flow/DECREASE in metabolic demand
- On the other hand (FA pg 498), barbiturates DECREASE cerebral blood flow
Why is that? It seems I don't have the concept down. I would have thought that there would be a decrease in blood flow if less metabolic demand. Any explanation would be helpful, thanks!
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