VPT-0113
QUESTION
Which of the following anaesthetics increase intracranial pressure??
OPTIONS
(A) Propofol
(B) Ketamine
(C) Etomidate
(D) Thiopentone
ANSWER
(B) Ketamine
EXPLANATION
Ketamine can increase intracranial pressure by increasing cerebral blood flow and cerebral metabolic activity, especially when ventilation is inadequate. Propofol, etomidate, and thiopentone generally reduce cerebral metabolic demand and are preferred when intracranial pressure must be controlled.
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