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Propofol infusion syndrome.

Authors :
Loh, Ne-Hooi Will
Nair, Priya
Source :
Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain. Dec2013, Vol. 13 Issue 6, p200-202. 3p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article mentions the common features of propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS) which include metabolic acidosis, cardiac dysfunction and hypertriglyceridaemia. It adds that risk factors for developing the PRIS include severe head injuries, sepsis, and glucocorticoid levels. It highlights that general intensive care units in Great Britain have encountered several PRIS cases as quoted by researcher R. Roberts and colleagues.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17431816
Volume :
13
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Continuing Education in Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Pain
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
92051349
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/bjaceaccp/mkt007