Sunday November 19, 2006
Q: Which 3 major clinical signs may help in differentiate propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS) from other conditions particularly septic shock?
A: In the presence of propofol infusion, if following triad is present, its propofol infusion syndrome - proved otherwise.
Bradycardia
Hyperlipidemia
Rhabdomyolysis
Editors' note: In last one week, this is 3rd pearl related to propofol (see this and this. This is to emphasize the dangers of widely used propofol in ICUs)
Q: Which 3 major clinical signs may help in differentiate propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS) from other conditions particularly septic shock?
A: In the presence of propofol infusion, if following triad is present, its propofol infusion syndrome - proved otherwise.
Bradycardia
Hyperlipidemia
Rhabdomyolysis
Editors' note: In last one week, this is 3rd pearl related to propofol (see this and this. This is to emphasize the dangers of widely used propofol in ICUs)
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