Soda lime circuit is NOT used in anaesthesia with the following agent:
Correct Answer: Trichloroethylene
Description: Trichloroethylene should not be used in the closed circuit as it reacts with soda-lime to produce a toxic gas (phosgene). It should not be used with adrenaline infiltration lest dysrhythmia be conveed to ventricular fibrillation. Cardiac dysrhythmia or tachypnea may occur during administration. Ref: Anaesthesia and Resuscitation By Divekar, 2nd edition, Page 26.
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