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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Induction agent of choice in day care surgery is:
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The correct answer is  Quick induction (30sec) and rapid recovery(4min) are possible from a single dose. Also has anti emetic propey. Due to rapid recovery preferred in day time cases. Effect of ketamine lasts for 10-15 min after a single injection. Thiopentone is neither a good analgesic nor muscle relaxant and duration of action is 4-7min From padmaja 4th edition Page no 195,194