Ketamine should be avoided in:: (A) The presence of increased aerial pressure, (B) Pregnancy, (C) Hypovolemic shock, (D) Asthmatic
Answer is A. Ketamine should be avoided in hypeension,CCF, cerebral hemorrhage,increased intra cranial tension, psychiatric disorders and pregnancy before term. Ketamine causes increase in HR,CO and BP. From padmaja 4th edition Page no 196