Thiopentone does not cause:: (A) Fall in intracranial tension, (B) Decreases oxygen consumption of brain, (C) Decreases metabolic rate of brain, (D) Decreases stage 2 of sleep
Answer is D. Thiopentone decreases oxygen consumption, metabolic rate and ICT. That is why it is agent of choice for cerebral protection. On sleep it increases stage 2 and decreases stage 3, 4 and REM.