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