Injectable Anaesthetics: Propofol Flashcards
1
Q
Give one other name for propfol
A
- Rapinovet
- Propoflo
2
Q
Is propofol water or lipid solouble
A
water
3
Q
What characteristics of appearance does propofol have
A
- milky
- white
- oil emulsion
4
Q
What negative is there with administering propofol and how do you overcome this?
A
- Can have mild pain on injection
- Overcome by cooling solution
5
Q
What characteristics are there regarding the effect of propofol
A
- rapid loss of consciousness
- rapid recovery
- Useful in TIVA techniques
6
Q
What advantages are associated with propofol?
A
- Rapid metabolism and recovery
- Free from hangover if single dose given
- Non-cumulative therefore can be used as part of TIVA protocol
- Non-irritant peri-vascularly
7
Q
What disadvantages are associated with propfol?
A
- May cause apnea if injected too fast (1 minute brain to vein)
- May cause hypotension
- May occasionally cause bradycardia
- May cause twitching / spontaneous muscle activity
- May have excitable recoveries
8
Q
What is the shelf life for propofol plus?
A
28 days after opening
9
Q
How should propofol be stored?
A
- no special storage requirements
- store below 25C
- Do not freeze
- Protect from light
10
Q
What dose Propofol not contain and so should be disposed of immediately after use?
A
Bacteriostat
