• Am J Ther · Mar 2015

    Case Reports

    Propofol-related infusion syndrome: rare and fatal.

    • Naga Venkata Krishna Chand Pothineni, Kevin Hayes, Abhishek Deshmukh, and Hakan Paydak.
    • Departments of 1Internal Medicine and 2Cardiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR.
    • Am J Ther. 2015 Mar 1; 22 (2): e33-5.

    AbstractPropofol is one of the most commonly used sedating agents in critical care units worldwide. It is generally well tolerated and preferred for its pharmacokinetic profile. Here, we describe a rare and devastating adverse effect of propofol, the propofol-related infusion syndrome.

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