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Update on the propofol infusion syndrome in ICU management of patients with head injury
- Source :
- Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology; October 2008, Vol. 21 Issue: 5 p544-551, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- The propofol infusion syndrome is a rare condition characterized by the occurrence of lactic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis and cardiovascular collapse following high-dose propofol infusion over prolonged periods of time. Patients with traumatic brain injury are particularly at risk of developing this complication because large doses of propofol are commonly used to control intracranial pressure, whereas vasopressors are administered to augment cerebral perfusion pressure. In this review, we provide an update on the literature with particular emphasis on patients with traumatic brain injury.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09527907 and 14736500
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs48684222
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ACO.0b013e32830f44fb