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1
Q

What are the effects of ketamine on CBF, metabolic rate, and ICP?

A

CBF: increased
CMRO2: increased
ICP: increased (controversial)

2
Q

Which inhalational anesthetic causes the least increase in CBF?

A

isoflurane

3
Q

What is the side effect of enflurane?

A

lowers seizure threshold

4
Q

What is the effect of thiopental on CBF and CMRO2?

A

decreased both

5
Q

What is the effect of Etomidate on CBF, CMRO2, and CPP?

A

decreased CBF and CMRO2 while preserving CPP

6
Q

What is an important side effect of Etomidate use?

A

suppresses the adrenocortical response to stress

7
Q

What are the effects of fentanyl on CBF and CMRO2?

A

decreases both

8
Q

What anesthetic agents increase CBF?

A

in increasing order:

Nitrous oxide, isoflurane, enflurane, ketamine, and halothane