Death related to propofol use in an adult patient.
OBJECTIVE
To report an adult trauma patient fatality related to propofol administration.


METHODS
Retrospective case review.


METHODS
Trauma intensive care unit (ICU) in a level one trauma center.


METHODS
An 18-yr-old man involved in a motor vehicle crash.


METHODS
Treatment for multiple trauma injuries and propofol sedation.


RESULTS
Posttrauma ICU monitoring was performed. The patient developed cardiac arrhythmia, metabolic acidosis, and cardiac failure, which resulted in death.


CONCLUSIONS
Death related to propofol infusion can occur in adults as well as in pediatric patients.
Perrier
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Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Baerga-Varela
Y
Y
Murray
M J
MJ
D000138:Acidosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000293:Adolescent; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000139:chemically induced*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015742:Propofol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D015742:Propofol