Induction agent of choice in a child with cyanotic heart disease –
Correct Answer: Ketamine
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Ketamine o In cyanotic heart disease (right to left shunt), systemic vascular resistance should be increased by anaesthetics - ketamine is the anaesthetic of choice.o In acyanotic heart disease (left to right shunt), systemic vascular resistance should be decreased - volatile anaesthetics (isoflurane, sevoflurane or desflurane) should be used.
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