Ketamine is the preferred anaesthetic for the following

NEET PG Pharmacology
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Ketamine is the preferred anaesthetic for the following EXCEPT :

    1. Hypertensives
    1. Trauma cases that have bled significantly
    1. Burn dressing
    1. Short operations on asthmatics

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EXP:

  • Ketamine is contra-indicated in hypertensives 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.