Identify the anesthetic agent that can be used for induction,maintenance,and MAC that produces very little respiratory and cardiovascular depression and increases blood pressure.

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Ketamine inhibits the excitatory pathway by a direct interaction with the NMDA receptor. It is thought to act primarily upon the limbic system so that very little respiratory and cardiovascular depression is produced. In fact, ketamine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system so blood pressure and heart rate may be elevated during the anesthesia.

Identify the Anesthetic Agent That Can Be Used for Induction,maintenance,and