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Inhalational agent of choice in children :

A
Sevoflurane
B
Isofurane
C
Desflurane
D
Halothane
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. A (Sevoflurane) Sevoflurane has a wider therapeutic index in terms of cardiovascular depression & depression of ventilatory drive. Many if not most pediatric anesthesiologists consider it as theAgent of choice for inhalation induction .Desflurane & Isoflurane are not used for induction because they are more pungent & are a/w more coughing, breath holding & laryngospasm"- Morgan Anesthesia 4th/ 934-35

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