A 5 year old boy suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy has to undergo tendon lengthening procedure. The most appropriate anaesthetic would be –
Correct Answer: Induction with intravenous thiopentone and N2O; and halothane for maintenance
Description: Amongst the given options only a is applicable i.e. induction by thiopental and maintenance by halothane and N2O.
About option 'd'
In this option, upto induction is correct. However maintenance cannot be done only by oxygen.
About option b & c
Succinylcholine is contraindicated in muscular dystrophy.
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