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ANALGESIA, ANESTHESIA, AMNESIA, PARALYTICS AND SEDATIVES > PROPOFOL > Flashcards

PROPOFOL Flashcards

1
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Drug Class

A

Alkylphenol intravenous anesthetic agent

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Indications

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Induction of General Anesthesia
Maintenance of Anesthesia
Procedural Sedation

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Mechanism of Action

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Not well described

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4
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Adult Induction Dose

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2-2.5 mg / kg IV

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5
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Administration Considerations

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Solution is irritating - use lidocaine BEFORE

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Onset

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Within one arm-brain circulation time (approx. 20 seconds)

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7
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Duration

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Approx 5-8 min after single induction dose.

Offset of action is more prolonged when administered as continuous infusion.

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8
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Elimination half time

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0.5 - 1.5 hrs

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9
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Elimination

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Rapid redistribution into lean body compartments

Very lipophilic

Metabolized by liver and extra hepatic sites

Excreted by kidneys

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10
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CNS Effect

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CNS Depressant: sedation - anesthesia

NO ANALGESIC properties

Variable amnesia

Potentiates depressant effect of opioids, sedative, volatile anesthetics.

Decreased cerebral metabolic rate and intracranial pressure.

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CVS Effects

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Direct myocardial depressant

Vasodilation leading to hypotension

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Respiratory Effects

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Depression of respiratory centers leading to brief apnea

Blunts airway response to manipulation (i.e. no bronchospasm)

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13
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GI Effects

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Anti-emetic

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14
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Contraindications

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Egg or say allergy

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15
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Precautions

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Poor left ventricular function

Critcal coronary artery insufficiency

Serious illness

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16
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Storage Considerations

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The emulsion supports bacterial growth - use asceptic techniques and DO NOT leave open / drawn for > 4 - 6 hrs

17
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Pediatric Induction Dose

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3-4 mg / kg IV

18
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Maintenance Infusion Dose

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100-200 ug / kg / min
0-4 mg/kg/h

19
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Procedural Sedation Dose Outside of Operating Room

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0.5 - 1 mg / kg followed by 0.25 - 0.5 mg / kg q 1 - 3 min PRN

20
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Sedation Infusion Dose

A

40-100 ug / kg /min
0-4 mg/kg/hr
10mg/ml

21
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RSI Dose

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1.5 - 2 mg / kg IV

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