Injectable anesthetics: propofol Flashcards
what is propofol used for?
induction or as a sole agent in short anesthetic procedures
propofol can also be used in the treatment of:
status epilepticus (exhibiting continuous seizure activity)
you can also administer propofol as:
drip rate
effects of propofol (6):
- CNS depression
- respiration depression
- cardiovascular depression
- moderate muscle relaxation
- poor analgesia
- transient excitation
propofol provides (poor/moderate) analgesia
poor analgesia
propofol provides (poor/moderate) muscle relaxation
moderate muscle relaxation
what is transient excitation?
paddling, muscle twitching, nystagmusm, opisthotonus
what is opisthotonus?
hyperextension of forelimbs and neck
these 2 drugs can be used just before injection of propofol for smooth induction and less transient excitation
- diazepam
- midazolam
propofol can be given ____ (frequency) without adverse effects
repeatedly - but it’s usually just used to induce gas anesthesia
propofol has poor storage characteristics (soy bean, oil, egg lecithin, and glycerol). What type of propofol can you use for 28 days after the vial in punctured?
propofol 28
what does propofol 28 contain?
benzyl alcohol
perivascular injection of propofol does not cause
tissue necrosis or sloughing
propofol is the preferred agent for this procedure:
- why?
C section
- it metabolizes rapidly, so we don’t worry too much about it affecting their respiratory systems
propofol administration technique:
IV slowly over 50 seconds
