Question 1

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.

Question 2

what is the treatment for propofol overdose?

Accepted Answer

Supportive treatment: There is no specific antidote for too much propofol. But it is a short-acting medication. If the blood pressure is too low, the anesthesiologist will give fluids and meds to support bp. If breathing slows or stops, we would ventilate by mask and/or insert a breathing tube to support breathing. As long as the problems are recognized promptly, they are easily managed by a trained professional.

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

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 5

will hemoperfusion work to remove propofol from the blood during an overdose? (hypothetically)

Accepted Answer

Yes: Charcol hemoperfusion can remove excessive propofol from the blood stream. Propofol usually has a fast clearance from the body, but long term adminstration can cause dangerous overdose symptions.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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