Which IV anesthetic not cause cardiac depression?
Correct Answer: Etomidate
Description: Etomidate:- Preferred inducing agent in cardiovascular surgery Major disadvantage is adrenal suppression Thiopental:- Ultrasho acting barbiturate with high lipid solubility. Potent anaesthetic but weak analgesic. Methohexital & Thiopental - Histamine release
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