Question 1

how can i experience propofol high?

Accepted Answer

You cant: There is no Propofol high its take the medication go unconscious then wake up.
Of course there is the Michael Jackson factor so its not a drug to toy with.

Question 2

can propofol be used for status epileptus?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Propofol can be used in combination with other medicines for status epilepticus.  Typically it is not a first line agent to stop a seizure or status epilepticus.  If it has gotten to the point where Propofol is being employed, then the patient is likely in an ICU and multiple agents have already been tried.

Question 3

what happens when you overdose on propofol that actually kills you?

Accepted Answer

Several effects: There is no such thing as an absolute Propofol overdose. This is a very useful med for sedation and anesthesia. But, it will lower blood pressure, and in high doses stop breathing. It will cause a patient to relax, so that even if he/she is trying to breathe, the tongue can fall back and obstruct breathing. For all these reasons, an anesthesiologist must always supervise Propofol administration.

Question 4

propofol. what are the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Mainly sleepiness: Propofol is a medication given intravenously to produce sedation or sleep. It has become very popular since it has very few side effects; very little "hangover' feeling, and very little other effects such as nausea or anxiety.  However, it can depress breathing. An anesthesiologist should supervise your care if you are going to receive rocumonium or any muscle relaxant.

Question 5

what is dosage of propofol for intubation ?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Multiple factors contribute to the optimal dose such as patient comorbidities, weight and drug tolerance.  The dose can be calculated as 1-2.5 mg/kg given as 40mg  every 10 seconds until induction.

Question 6

do people on propofol for sedation feel pain?

Accepted Answer

No: Generally, no, as the pain receptors are "working, " but the brain "receivers" are not.

Question 7

how do you know a person is addicted to propofol?

Accepted Answer

Rare: It is rare for a person to be addicted to Propofol because of the nature of the medication.

Question 8

can you tell me how fentanol citrate effect propofol?

Accepted Answer

They are both: respiratory depressants, fentanyl adds analgesia to Propofol

Question 9

is propofol safe for me even with gilbert's disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In a word yes.  It is safe for you.  Gilbert dz should not affect you at all

Question 10

what happens if the doctors  overdoses you on propofol?

Accepted Answer

Stop breathing: It is a sedative than suppresses breathing when too much is given.

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