title: Propofol infusion syndrome in a patient with sepsis.
abstract: Propofol is widely used for sedation in critically ill patients. Several adult patients, all with acute neurological disorders, have been reported suffering from propofol infusion syndrome, which occurs in patients receiving high-dose propofol and catecholamines and/or steroids. We present a case of a septic patient without neurological illness who developed propofol infusion syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: De Waele
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hoste
mesh_terms: D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000601:surgery; D000138:Acidosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000328:Adult; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004322:Drainage; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D015742:Propofol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000150:complications; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications*; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D015742:Propofol