The Substitution of Nitrous Oxide for a Portion of Isoflurane Produces Less Decrease in Blood Pressure Than the Same Dose of Volatile Anesthetic Alone

(From Eger EI. Isoflurane [Forane]: A Compendium and Reference. 2nd ed. Madison, WI: Ohio Medical Products; 1985:1-110, with permission.)

The substitution of nitrous oxide for a portion of isoflurane produces less decrease in blood pressure than the same dose of volatile anesthetic alone.