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Review
. 2007 Aug;50(2):182-7, 187.e1.
doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2006.12.017. Epub 2007 Feb 23.

Clinical practice advisory: Emergency department procedural sedation with propofol

James R Miner  1 , John H Burton
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Clinical practice advisory: Emergency department procedural sedation with propofol

James R Miner et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2007 Aug.

Abstract

We present an evidence-based clinical practice advisory for the administration of propofol for emergency department procedural sedation. We critically discuss indications, contraindications, personnel and monitoring requirements, dosing, coadministered medications, and patient recovery from propofol. Future research questions are considered.

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  • Propofol-induced movement disorders.
    Brooks DE. Brooks DE. Ann Emerg Med. 2008 Jan;51(1):111-2. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2007.08.023. Ann Emerg Med. 2008. PMID: 18166444 No abstract available.
  • Analgesic effect of propofol?
    Phillips WJ, Halpin J. Phillips WJ, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2008 Mar;51(3):331-2. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2007.09.034. Ann Emerg Med. 2008. PMID: 18282530 No abstract available.

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