METHODS FOR THE ESTIMATION OF BLOOD HALOTHANE CONCENTRATIONS BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY

Abstract

Two methods using gas chromatography are described for the estimation of halothane levels in whole blood. The first technique based on the use of an electron capture detector requires the halothane to be extracted in heptane. The second utilizes a flame ionization detector with the direct injection of whole blood. Its rapidity makes it suitable for use with an on-line computer monitoring system.