Ketamine is the preferred anaesthetic for the following EXCEPT:: (A) Hypeensives, (B) Trauma cases that have bled significantly, (C) Burn dressing, (D) Sho operations on asthmatics
Answer is A. * Ketamine is contra-indicated in hypeensives because it increases the blood pressure. * It is the induction agent of choice for: -- Asthmatics -- Shock -- Children -- Full stomach * It possesses very powerful analgesic action. * It can be used as a sole agent for minor procedures.