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Pain on injection of propofol. A comparison of cold propofol with propofol premixed with lignocaine [PDF]
Propofol is frequently associated with pain on injection. Previous studies have suggested that chilling of the propofol decreases pain significantly. This prospective, randomised, double‐blind trial was designed to assess the effectiveness of cold propofol compared with propofol premixed with lignocaine in minimising pain on ...
A K, Parmar, C K, Koay
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Therapeutic Reviews aim to provide essential independent information for health professionals about drugs used in palliative and hospice care. The content is also available on www.palliativedrugs.com and will feature in future editions of the Hospice and Palliative Care Formulary USA and its British and Canadian counterparts. The series editors welcome
Staffan, Lundström +3 more
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It is now clear that "seizure activity", excitatory phenomena, and/or a disorder of muscle tone are potential complications of the use of propofol. Whether this "seizure activity" is primarily, secondarily, or not at all a cerebral cortical event is still to be elucidated.
M J, Sutherland, P, Burt
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Although questions may still remain regarding the use of this unique sedative-hypnotic drug with anesthetic properties in high-risk patients, our studies have provided cardiopulmonary and neurological evidence of the efficacy and safety of propofol when used as an anesthetic under normal and selected impaired conditions in the dog. 1.
Short C. E., BUFALARI, Antonello
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Summary Ninety patients scheduled to undergo minor gynaecological surgery were divided into three groups. Group 1 received propofol only, for both induction and maintenance of anaesthesia. Group 2 were given propofol for induction and maintenance but inhaled 66% nitrous oxide in addition.
R D, Gunawardene, D C, White
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Propofol-induced priapism in a 25-year-old male confirmed by rechallenge is reported for its rarity and to create awareness among practitioners, because propofol is used frequently in India for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia or sedation. The probable mechanisms are highlighted.
Senthilkumaran, Subramanian +4 more
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Sensitivity to propofol in the elderly [PDF]
Summary Two studies were carried out on 609 fit, unpremedicated patients to assess the influence of patient age on the response to the rapidly‐acting hindered phenol, propofol, which is being evaluated for induction of anaesthesia.
J W, Dundee +3 more
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The Growth of Microorganisms in Propofol and Mixtures of Propofol and Lidocaine
Propofol emulsion supports bacterial growth. Extrinsic contamination of propofol has been implicated as an etiological event in postsurgical infections. When added to propofol, local anesthetics (e.g., lidocaine) alleviate the pain associated with injecting it. Because local anesthetics have antimicrobial activity, we determined whether lidocaine would
I, Wachowski +5 more
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