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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · J Neuroanaesth Crit Care 2021; 08(01): 059-060
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1687196
Case Report

A Stitch in Time Saved Nine: Early Recognition of Propofol Infusion Syndrome under Anesthesia

Parmod K. Bithal
1   Department of Anesthesiology and OR Administration, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
,
Gazi P. Ahmad
1   Department of Anesthesiology and OR Administration, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
,
Vandan W. Daniel
1   Department of Anesthesiology and OR Administration, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Abstract

Though propofol infusion syndrome results from a larger dose of infusion over a longer period of time, we observed its development even when it was infused for a shorter period of time. In our patient, it was heralded by progressive acidosis and hyperkalemia. Discontinuation of propofol and simultaneous treatment of hyperkalemia averted any harm to the patient.

Keywords

propofol infusion syndrome - hyperkalemia - acidosis


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Article published online:
04 August 2019

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