Anesthetic Agent Potency (MAC)

Introduction to Anesthetic Agent Potency (MAC) Calculator

This calculator determines the potency of an anesthetic agent using the concept of Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC), which is inversely related to agent potency. In this formula, MAC represents the potency of the agent, agent is a known factor based on the anesthetic used that represents its potency, and concentration is the concentration of the anesthetic agent in the inhaled mixture. The result is a dimensionless number representing the potency ratio.

Parameter usage:

• concentration= concentration of the anesthetic agent
• agent= potency factor of the anesthetic

Example valid values:

• concentration= 1.2
• agent= 2.0

Output:

• MAC= potency ratio of the anesthetic agent

Data validation

Concentration should be a non-negative number and the agent factor must be a positive number.

Summary

This calculator helps to estimate the anesthetic agent potency based on concentration in the inhaled mixture and the known potency factor of the anesthetic. It is essential in determining the safe and effective amount of anesthetic agent for a patient during surgery.