Question 1

could you really die of propofol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Propofol has reportedly been approved in some areas (i.e. Missouri department of corrections) to use as an ingredient for lethal injections in death penalty cases. High doses of Propofol can cause respiratory arrest.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

can you tell me how fentanol citrate effect propofol?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

are there other non nauseating anesthetics like propofol?

Accepted Answer

Not all anesthesia: Agents cause nausea. Nausea is associated with anesthesia agents and also specific surgeries that increase the risk of nausea(ponv), like breast, pelvic, eye and ear surgeries. Also increasing the risk of nausea in patient risk factors like history of vertigo or motion sickness. Another factor is pain drugs like narcotics used for postoperative pain. Propofol was used to treat nausea in cancer pat.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: propofol overdose?

Accepted Answer

Propofol: Propofol is an injectable anesthetic medicine used to initiate anesthesia for surgery or other purposes such as intubation, deep sedation etc. Overdose may lead to cessation of respiration and cardio-vascular collapse and death. Michael jackson had such an event killing him.

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