Anesthetic agent of choice in asthma patient is?
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Ketamine * Ketamine is a potent bronchodilator; therefore it is the anesthetic agent of choice in bronchial asthma patients.* Halothane is the inhalational agent of choice in asthmatics.Anesthetics safe in asthma patientsInducing agentPropofol, etomidate, ketamineOpioidsPethidine, Fentanyl, AlfentanilMuscle relaxantsVecuronium, rocuronium, PancuroniumVolatile agentsHalothane, Sevoflurane, Desflurane, Isoflurane, N2OOthersBenzodiazepines (among hypnotics BZDs are safe)