MAC of the volatile agent is reduced in all of the following except
Correct Answer: Hypernatremia
Description: Hypernatremia causes CNS excitation thus increases MAC. Pregnancy decreases MAC because there is increase in progesterone level in pregnancy. progesterone has sedative effect on brain. age decreases MAC by 6%/decade Acute alchohol intoxication produce sedation thus decreases MAC
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