This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
[{'content': 'A 32-year old male with no past medical history is brought to the emergency department after being injured in a bomb blast. On examination he is suspected to have a splenic injury and is supposed to undergo an emergency laparotomy. Which of the following is the ideal anaesthetic agent of choice ? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Remifentanil, B. Morphine, C. Etomidate, D. Halothane', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Inducing agents of choice patients with hypotension are\xa0Ketamine\xa0and\xa0Etomidate\xa0:-\n(1) If the patient is hypertensive at the time of induction → Etomidate is preferable.\n(2) If the patient is normotensive or mild hypotensive → Either of two can be used.\n(3)\xa0If the patient is severely hypotensive →\xa0Ketamine is preferred.', 'role': 'assistant'}]