Which inhaled anesthetic carries a rare risk of immune-mediated hepatic necrosis caused by its metabolism into reactive trifluoroacetylated intermediates?
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Correct answer: Halothane
Halothane undergoes significant hepatic metabolism (up to 20%). In rare cases, this leads to the formation of reactive metabolites that can trigger an immune-mediated hepatic necrosis, particularly upon repeated exposure.
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