Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and jaw thrusts

Still, after all these years, I am surprised about the huge variability from patient to patient (kinda like every time I do a spinal, I’m shocked it actually works…spinal = magic). ASA1 45 y/o for a circ under MAC. 2 mg midazolam makes him sleepy. 50 mcg of fentanyl makes him arousable to voice with a significant shoulder tap. I’m thinking, this guy is a lightweight. My plan was to give 50mg propofol before the penile block and glans penis local (I mean, holy crap, give me the whole stick... Read more
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