Which of the following anaesthetic agents causes a rise in the Intracranial pressure –
All inhalational agents increase ICT.
Amongst intravenous agents only ketamine increases ICT. Propofol, etomidate, and barbiturates (thiopentone, methexitone) decrease ICT.
Lidocaine decreases ICT.
Sevoflurane
Thiopentone sodium
Lignocaine
Propofol