title: Propofol-related infusion syndrome: rare and fatal.
abstract: Propofol is one of the most commonly used sedating agents in critical care units worldwide. It is generally well tolerated and preferred for its pharmacokinetic profile. Here, we describe a rare and devastating adverse effect of propofol, the propofol-related infusion syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Departments of 1Internal Medicine and 2Cardiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR.
authors.forename: Naga Venkata Krishna Chand
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Pothineni
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hayes
authors.forename: Abhishek
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Deshmukh
authors.forename: Hakan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Paydak
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D015742:Propofol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D015742:Propofol