Propofol (Diprovan)

What class is Propofol (Diprovan)?

diisopropylphenol
How is Propofol (Diprovan) supplied?

10 mg/mL (a 1% solution = 1gm/1dl)

1gm/1dl = 1000mg/100ml = 10mg/ml
What is the onset time for Propofol (Diprovan)?

30 -- 60 seconds
What is the duration of Propofol (Diprovan)

5 minutes
What is the induction dose range for Propofol (Diprovan)

1-2.5 mg/ kg
What is the infusion dose range for Propofol (Diprovan)
25-200 mcg/kg-min
Once rubber stopper has been penetrated, how long is Propofol (Diprovan) stable

6 hours
What allergies is a concern when using Propofol (Diprovan)
- soy
- egg
what effect is a concern when using Propofol (Diprovan)

vasodilation (resulting hypotension)
What should you tell the patient before injecting Propofol (Diprovan)

IT BURNS
What populations are a concern when using Propofol (Diprovan)

elderly --- exagerated vasodilation response
What is Propofol (Diprovan) used for in anesthesia

induction/hypnosis --- induce sleep

Sedation - keep a sleep

MAC (i.e. for colonoscopy)

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Propofol (Diprovan)

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Propofol Diprovan

Updated

2012-09-07T14:39:49Z

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