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Propofol Infusion Syndrome

2008; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 15; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/01.jtn.0000337153.08464.0f

1932-3883

Cecília Rajda, Darlene Dereczyk, Patti Kunkel,

Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research

Propofol (Diprivan) is an intravenous sedative hypnotic that is used in the induction and maintenance of anesthesia and sedation. High-dose infusions have been associated with several serious adverse effects and, when combined, they are known as propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS). Although PRIS is rare, it is frequently fatal if not identified early. The purpose of this article is to raise practitioner awareness to this syndrome, with recommendations for early identification, prevention, and treatment of PRIS.