Dexmedetomidine and Propofol in Monitored Anesthesia Care Dexmedetomidine and Propofol in Monitored Anesthesia Care
Does the combined use of propofol and dexmedetomidine provide cardiovascular stability with a safer profile than either drug used alone?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Protective Effect of Sevoflurane vs Propofol in HVR Surgery Protective Effect of Sevoflurane vs Propofol in HVR Surgery
This study compared the cardioprotective effect of anesthesia with intravenous propofol versus inhaled sevoflurane in patients undergoing mitral, aortic or tricuspid valve replacement surgery.BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Sedation After Cardiac Surgery: Is One Drug Preferable? Sedation After Cardiac Surgery: Is One Drug Preferable?
This review compares the use of propofol and dexmedetomidine as adjuncts to fast track the recovery of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. What are their respective advantages and disadvantages?Anesthesia & Analgesia (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Propofol as suicidal agent or drug of abuse - Hantson P, Bonbled F.
Propofol is a sedative-hypnotic drug that is now widely prescribed for general anaesthesia, long-term sedation, and conscious sedation. Among its main advantages, propofol is a short-acting drug, with predictable pharmacokinetics, and is particularly safe ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 21, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Ivaoes Animal Health Launches New Anesthetic Product, Rapanofal(TM) (Propofol Emulsion Injection), the only FDA-approved Propofol Product Formulation Indicated for Use in Cats and Dogs
Rapanofal™ (Propofol Emulsion Injection, 10mg/ml) is the first product of many to come in the Ivaoes Animal Health pipeline of companion animal specialty products, to be launched in the US veterinary healthcare market MIAMI, April 17, 2017 -- (Healthcar... Biopharmaceuticals, Product Launch Ivaoes Animal Health, Tri-Source Pharma, Rapanofal, Propofol (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - April 17, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Is Propofol Injection Pain Really Important to Patients? Is Propofol Injection Pain Really Important to Patients?
Pain on injection of propofol is a common occurrence, but do patients generally recall it, and does it negatively impact their experience?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - April 5, 2017 Category: Surgery Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Anesthesia Impact on Arterial O2 During Thoracoscopic Surgery Anesthesia Impact on Arterial O2 During Thoracoscopic Surgery
Is either desflurane-remifentanil or propofol-remifentanil anesthesia preferable in terms of oxygenation during one-lung ventilation for thoracoscopic surgery?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - March 15, 2017 Category: Surgery Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Do We Need New Targets for Developing I.V. Anaesthetics? Do We Need New Targets for Developing I.V. Anaesthetics?
Development of new I.V. anesthetic agents has been stagnant since propofol was introduced. In this commentary, the author highlights the need for a renewed focus on novel, tailored I.V. anesthetics.British Journal of Anaesthesia (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Deaths from propofol abuse : survey of institutes of forensic medicine in Germany, Austria and Switzerland - Maier C, Iwunna J, Tsokos M, Mu ßhoff F.
Previous references suggesting a  high mortality of propofol addiction in medical personnel were mostly based on surveys of the heads of medical departments or case reports; therefore, a questionnaire was sent to 48 forensic medicine departments in German... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 19, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Diprivan (Propofol) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - January 18, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Propofol (Propofol Injectable Emulsion) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - January 18, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Flight Shift
This article does not represent the views or opinions of the USAF, DoD, or the US Government. They are wholly the opinion of the author. Dr. Novak is a former F-15C pilot and current emergency physician in Ohio. Have questions about how combat aviation training could be used in the ED? Email editor@epmonthly.com. The post Flight Shift appeared first on Emergency Physicians Monthly. (Source: EPMonthly.com)
Source: EPMonthly.com - December 31, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Logan Plaster Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Flight Shift
This article does not represent the views or opinions of the USAF, DoD, or the US Government. They are wholly the opinion of the author. Dr. Novak is a former F-15C pilot and current emergency physician in Ohio. Have questions about how combat aviation training could be used in the ED? Email editor@epmonthly.com. The post Flight Shift appeared first on Emergency Physicians Monthly. (Source: EPMonthly.com)
Source: EPMonthly.com - November 21, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Logan Plaster Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Measuring The Cardiovascular Effects of Propofol Anaesthesia Measuring The Cardiovascular Effects of Propofol Anaesthesia
What is the effect of increasing doses of propofol during surgery on global hemodynamics?British Journal of Anaesthesia (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - September 30, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news