Kashimoto S, Nonaka A, Kume M, Kumazawa T
Masui. 1989 Nov;38(11):1406-10.
Both anesthetics and hemorrhage may affect the hepatic energy metabolism. The effects of inhalation anesthetics (halothane, enflurane and isoflurane) on hepatic ATP level and L/P ratio were evaluated in rat under hemorrhagic shock. There was no significant difference in the hepatic ATP levels among 4 groups. However the L/P ratio in 3 inhalation anesthetic groups was significantly lower than that in control group. These results suggest that inhalation anesthetics may improve the hepatic energy metabolism during hemorrhagic shock.