Which of the following is not true about etomidate -
It is an intravenous anaesthetics
It precipitates coronary insufficiency
It inhibits coisol synthesis
It causes pain at injection site
Ans. is 'b' i.e., It precipitates coronary insufficiency o It produces little cardiovascular and respiratory depression -4 Agent of choice for cardiovascular surgeries (bypass, aneurysms, valve surgery). Coronary perfusion pressure is maintained when it is used with fentanyl.