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Which one of the following anaesthetic agents causes a rise in the Intracranial pressure:

A
Sevoflurane
B
Thiopentone sodium
C
Lignocaine
D
Propofol
High-Yield Explanation
Intracranial pressure is increased at high inspired concentration of sevoflurane but this effect is minimal over the 0.5-1MAC range. Ref: Textbook of Anaesthesia By Aitkinhead, 4th Edition, Page 159; Clinical Anesthesiology By Morgan, 3rd Edition, Pages 138, 558

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