<prompt> Ether is still used as a general anaesthetic in lndia, specially in peripheral hospitals because:It is non-explosiveIt is pleasant smelling and non irritatingIt induces anaesthesia rapidlyIt is cheap and can be administered without anaesthetic machine  <response>: Ref: KDT 6e p371 Ether is the only complete anaesthetic agent. It is highly inflammable and explosive. It has good analgesic and muscle relaxant action. It can be delivered by open method. It is a pungent smelling liquid. Induction of anaesthesia with ether is quite slow. All the four stages can be seen. 