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. 1985:61 Suppl 3:157-9.

Age affects the induction dose of propofol ('Diprivan')

F P Robinson, J W Dundee, N J Halliday
  • PMID: 3877285

Age affects the induction dose of propofol ('Diprivan')

F P Robinson et al. Postgrad Med J. 1985.

Abstract

A standard method (fixed initial dose of 1.25 mg/kg followed by 10 mg every 15 s) for studying the induction dose of propofol showed a marked falling off in requirements in fit unpremedicated patients aged 60 y and over. With this slow technique of administration, side effects were rare, even in the elderly.

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