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Anaesthesia Intravenous Anesthetic Agents d57f146a

Which of the following intravenous anaesthetic causes increase in cerebral O2 tension.

A
Thiopentone
B
Propofol
C
Ketamine
D
Etomidate
High-Yield Explanation
Ketamine increases cerebral oxygen consumption, cerebral blood flow and intracranial pressure - thus avoided in head injury patient Ketamine administration may be associated with lacrimation and salivation which can be attenuated by premedication with an anticholinergic agent such as glycopyrrolate. Etomidate, propofol, and thiopentone decrease CMRO2, CBF, and ICP.

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