All of the following are the disadvantages of anaesthetic ether, EXCEPT:
Ether liberates catecholamines and tends to maintain blood pressure. Cardiac arrythmias occur rarely with ether and there is no sensitization of the myocardium to circulating catecholamines. Ref: KDT, 5th Edition, Pages 338-339; Lee's Synopsis of Anaesthesia, 12th Edition, Pages 168-169;Textbook of Anaesthesia By Aitkinhead, 4th Edition, Page 162; Basics of Anaesthesia E-Book: Expe Consult By Ronald D. Miller, Manuel Pardo, 2011
Induction is slow
Irritant nature of ether increases salivary and bronchial secretions
Cautery cannot be used
Affects blood pressure and is liable to produce arrhythmias