The discussion identifies common anesthetics used in operating rooms, emphasizing both intravenous (IV) and inhaled forms. In the United States, widely utilized IV anesthetics include thiopental, ketamine, diazepam, methohexital, and propofol. Inhaled agents mentioned are nitrous oxide, halothane, isoflurane, and enflurane, with xenon being used less frequently. The conversation also notes that diethyl ether and chloroform are still in use in some countries, despite their associated risks.
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