Today we're covering more volatiles, thinking a bit more about the defining characteristics of volatiles and exploring MAC, Minimum alveolar concentration.

Including Mac BAR and Mac Awake - and what you really need to aim for to make sure no one remembers having their insides rummaged about in by a surgeon!

Show notes @: https://gasgasgas.uk/mac-and-anaesthetic-depth/

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1. All content is educational in nature and never intended to be acted upon.
2. This information is not a suitable substitute for medical advice.
3. Whilst the body of medical knowledge is slowly shifting and expanding, there are often differing numerics and notions for these core concepts, as such, accuracy of the content is not guaranteed.
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