Which is the anesthetic agent of choice in a case of status asthmaticus?
Ketamine along with adjunctive therapy is the standard therapy in the treatment of children with status asthmaticus and impending respiratory failure. Ketamine cause bronchodilation through the inhibition of vagal tone, release of endogenous catecholamines and by direct muscle relaxation.
Ketamine
Thiopentone
Ether
Nitrous Oxide