title: The use of propofol in the mechanically ventilated medical/surgical intensive care patient: is it the right choice?
abstract: This article provides a review of the use of propofol in the mechanically ventilated patient. The indications for the administration of propofol are presented as well as the contraindications, adverse effects, and nursing care.
authors.affiliation: Critical Care Department, Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA 92134-5000, USA. jjwhitcomb@med.navy.mil
authors.forename: John J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Whitcomb
authors.forename: Michele C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Huddleston
authors.forename: Kenneth L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: McAndrews
mesh_terms: D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000451:nursing*; D015742:Propofol; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D015742:Propofol