Patient-Controlled vs Clinician-Controlled Propofol Sedation Patient-Controlled vs Clinician-Controlled Propofol Sedation
How does patient-controlled sedation with propofol compare with clinician-controlled sedation in terms of risks and benefits?Anesthesia & Analgesia (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Zebrafish research highlights role of locus coeruleus in anesthesia
(Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters) Recently, researchers from the Institute of Neuroscience and Zunyi Medical College, by using a larval zebrafish model, revealed that two commonly used intravenous anesthetic drugs, propofol and etomidate, suppress the excitability of locus coeruleus neurons via synergic mechanisms -- thus inhibiting presynaptic excitatory inputs and inducing membrane hyperpolarization of these cells. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Propofol May Decrease Delay in Neurocognitive Recovery
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 12, 2018 -- For older cancer patients undergoing major cancer surgery, propofol-based general anesthesia may reduce the incidence of delayed neurocognitive recovery versus sevoflurane-based general anesthesia, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 12, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Lasker Awards Honor Development of Propofol, Genetic Research Lasker Awards Honor Development of Propofol, Genetic Research
A third award recognizes pioneering discoveries in RNA biology and passionate support and mentorship of women in science.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
British vet wins top research award for breakthrough anaesthetic
John Glen given 2018 Lasker award for discovery of propofol, now used in 90 countries, enabling millions of surgical operations every yearA British veterinarian has won America ’s top biomedical research prize for his discovery of a new way to knock people out.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 11, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Medical research Science Source Type: news
Propofol, Breast Cancer Cells, the Immune System, and Outcome Propofol, Breast Cancer Cells, the Immune System, and Outcome
This study reviews the effects of propofol on breast cancer cell biology, the immune system, and post-op pain.BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Propofol (Diprivan) Safety
Title: Propofol (Diprivan) SafetyCategory: Doctor's& Expert's views on SymptomsCreated: 8/26/2009 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2018 2:55:08 PM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - June 13, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Using Propofol for Difficult-to-Treat Headaches in the ED Using Propofol for Difficult-to-Treat Headaches in the ED
Find out when and how to use this drug effectively in the emergency department.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
Patients could soon use propofol while undergoing surgery
EXCLUSIVE: Developed by researchers at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust and Nottingham Trent University, it allows patients to control their own doses of propofol. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What to D.O.: Low-Dose Propofol Safe for Headache (Yes, Headache)
No abstract available (Source: Emergency Medicine News)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - February 1, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: What to D.O Source Type: news
Can RNs Bolus Propofol? Can RNs Bolus Propofol?
Nurses often titrate deep sedation, but can they push these drugs if ordered to do so?Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nursing Ask the Expert Source Type: news
Ketamine vs Ketamine and Propofol for Procedural Sedation Ketamine vs Ketamine and Propofol for Procedural Sedation
Might the co-administration of ketamine and propofol for pediatric procedural sedation offer additional benefits over ketamine alone?The Journal of Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
We Need to Change Our Approach to Substance Abuse in EMS
Diversion policies may be thought of as the downstream side of a system's approach to controlled substance management. The upstream side, including human resources and occupational health processes for recognizing and testing individuals at risk, may be worth some attention, too.
Long-term Consequences
Discovering and reporting drug diversions may result in career-ending consequences for our friends and colleagues. However, closing our eyes to this problem may result in even more devastating consequences, including loss of life.
It may also lead to potential injury and death of partners, patients, and bystanders, when emer...
Source: JEMS Operations - October 4, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Neal Richmond, MD Tags: Columns Operations Source Type: news
Safe driving after propofol sedation - Summerlin-Grady L, Austin PN, Gabaldon DA.
PURPOSE: Propofol is a short-acting medication with fast cognitive and psychomotor recovery. However, patients are usually instructed not to drive a motor vehicle for 24 hours after receiving propofol. The purpose of this article was to review the evidenc... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 30, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Ketamine Alone Is Best Sedative for Children's Emergencies Ketamine Alone Is Best Sedative for Children's Emergencies
Ketamine alone was associated with fewer serious adverse events and interventions in children compared with propofol alone or ketamine combined with propofol or fentanyl, a study found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news
