All are true about rapid sequence induction done in a cardiac patient in emergency except:
Inducing agent and neuromuscular relaxant are administered together
The patient is pre-oxygenated for 3 minutes before the procedure
Cricoid pressure has to be applied till the endotracheal tube has been secured with a cuff
Induction should be done with thiopentone sodium and succinylcholine for muscle relaxation
Ans: D. Induction should be done with thiopentone sodium and succinylcholine for muscle relaxation(Ref Miller 7/e p34, 887)Thiopentone induction is contraindicated in cardiac patients because of direct negative inotropic effects on the hea and depressant effects on systemic BR.Etomidate is the preferred induction agent in such a patient.