Which of the following is not true about etomidate -: (A) It is an intravenous anaesthetics, (B) It precipitates coronary insufficiency, (C) It inhibits coisol synthesis, (D) It causes pain at injection site
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., It precipitates coronary insufficiency o It produces little cardiovascular and respiratory depression -4 Agent of choice for cardiovascular surgeries (bypass, aneurysms, valve surgery). Coronary perfusion pressure is maintained when it is used with fentanyl.