Induction agent of choice in a child with cyanotic hea disease ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Ketamine In cyanotic hea disease (right to left shunt), systemic vascular resistance should be increased by anaesthetics --> ketamine is the anaesthetic of choice. In acyanotic hea disease (left to right shunt), systemic vascular resistance should be decreased --> volatile anaesthetics (isoflurane, sevoflurane or desflurane) should be used
Thiopentone
Ketamine
Halothane
Midazolam