Ether is still used as a general anaesthetic in lndia, specially in peripheral hospitals because:: (A) It is non-explosive, (B) It is pleasant smelling and non irritating, (C) It induces anaesthesia rapidly, (D) It is cheap and can be administered without anaesthetic machine
Answer is D. (Ref: KDT 6/e p371) Ether is the only complete anaesthetic agent. It is highly inflammable and explosive. It has good analgesic and muscle relaxant action. It can be delivered by open method. It is a pungent smelling liquid. Induction of anaesthesia with ether is quite slow. All the four stages can be seen.