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    Propofol is a general anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in children over 3 years and adults. It can also be used for sedation of intubated patients in intensive care units. Common adverse reactions include apnea, hypotension, nausea, and vomiting. When using propofol, patients should be monitored for changes in vital signs and advised to have assistance with ambulation for 24 hours due to potential drowsiness and dizziness.

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    Propofol is a general anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in children over 3 years and adults. It can also be used for sedation of intubated patients in intensive care units. Common adverse reactions include apnea, hypotension, nausea, and vomiting. When using propofol, patients should be monitored for changes in vital signs and advised to have assistance with ambulation for 24 hours due to potential drowsiness and dizziness.

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    Propofol is a general anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in children over 3 years and adults. It can also be used for sedation of intubated patients in intensive care units. Common adverse reactions include apnea, hypotension, nausea, and vomiting. When using propofol, patients should be monitored for changes in vital signs and advised to have assistance with ambulation for 24 hours due to potential drowsiness and dizziness.

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    Propofol is a general anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in children over 3 years and adults. It can also be used for sedation of intubated patients in intensive care units. Common adverse reactions include apnea, hypotension, nausea, and vomiting. When using propofol, patients should be monitored for changes in vital signs and advised to have assistance with ambulation for 24 hours due to potential drowsiness and dizziness.

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    Trade Name: Diprivan

    Generic Name: propofol

    Pt Weight: 86kg

    Classification: general anesthetic


    Indications:
    Induction of general anesthesia in children >3 yr and adults.
    Maintenance of balanced anesthesia when used with other agents in children >2 mo and adults.
    Initiation and maintenance of monitored anesthesia care (MAC).
    Sedation of intubated, mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICUs).
    Why is your patient taking this drug? I honestly dont have a clue why hed be taking it, I doubt
    he actually was at the time given he was A&O x4 and his speech was coherent. Unless it was
    intended for his planned colonoscopy, Im at a loss
    Standard doses and routes:
    IV: (Geriatric Patients, Cardiac patients, Debilitated Patients, or Hypovolemic Patients):
    Induction 20 mg q 10 sec until induction achieved (11.5 mg/kg total). Maintenance 50100
    mcg/kg/min (dose in cardiac anesthesia ranges from 50150 mcg/kg/min depending on
    concurrent use of opioid).
    Patient Dose: not listed
    Adverse Reactions & Side Fx:
    CNS: dizziness, headache
    Resp: APNEA, cough
    CV: bradycardia, hypotension, hypertension
    GI: abdominal cramping, hiccups, nausea, vomiting
    Derm: flushing
    Local: burning, pain, stinging, coldness, numbness, tingling at
    IV site
    MS: involuntary muscle movements, perioperative myoclonia
    GU: discoloration of urine (green)
    Misc: PROPOFOL INFUSION SYNDROME, fever
    * CAPITALS indicate life-threatening.
    Italics indicate most frequent.

    Patient/Family Teaching:

    1. Inform patient that this


    medication will decrease
    mental recall of the
    procedure.
    2. May cause drowsiness or
    dizziness. Advise patient to
    request assistance prior to
    ambulation and transfer
    and to avoid driving or
    other activities requiring
    alertness for 24 hr
    following administration.
    3. Advise patient to avoid
    Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to propofol, soybean oil,
    alcohol or other CNS
    egg lecithin, or glycerol;
    depressants without the
    advice of a health care
    Nursing Implications:
    professional for 24 hr
    following administration.
    1. If drug is used for prolonged sedation in ICU, urine may turn
    green
    2. Continuously monitor vital signs
    3. Drug contains 0.1g of fat (1.1 kcal)/ml. Reduce other lipid
    products if given together
    4. Stop drug gradually to prevent abrupt awakening and
    increased agitation
    Lab Test Considerations: May increase serum triglyceride
    levels

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