Patient is known to have increased intracranial tension. Which of the following agents are safe to use in this patient?: (A) Ketamine, (B) Thiopentone, (C) Halothane, (D) Ether
Answer is B. Thiopentone is cerebroprotective because it reduces cerebral oxygen consumption, cerebral metabolic rate and intracranial pressure. Similar agent is propofol. Ref: Ajay Yadav, 3rd Edition, Page 68