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1
Q

Give one other name for propfol

A
  • Rapinovet

- Propoflo

2
Q

Is propofol water or lipid solouble

A

water

3
Q

What characteristics of appearance does propofol have

A
  • milky
  • white
  • oil emulsion
4
Q

What negative is there with administering propofol and how do you overcome this?

A
  • Can have mild pain on injection

- Overcome by cooling solution

5
Q

What characteristics are there regarding the effect of propofol

A
  • rapid loss of consciousness
  • rapid recovery
  • Useful in TIVA techniques
6
Q

What advantages are associated with propofol?

A
  • Rapid metabolism and recovery
  • Free from hangover if single dose given
  • Non-cumulative therefore can be used as part of TIVA protocol
  • Non-irritant peri-vascularly
7
Q

What disadvantages are associated with propfol?

A
  • May cause apnea if injected too fast (1 minute brain to vein)
  • May cause hypotension
  • May occasionally cause bradycardia
  • May cause twitching / spontaneous muscle activity
  • May have excitable recoveries
8
Q

What is the shelf life for propofol plus?

A

28 days after opening

9
Q

How should propofol be stored?

A
  • no special storage requirements
  • store below 25C
  • Do not freeze
  • Protect from light
10
Q

What dose Propofol not contain and so should be disposed of immediately after use?

A

Bacteriostat