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propofol
(proe-poe-fol)
Diprivan
Classification
Therapeutic: general anesthetics
Pregnancy Category B
Indications
Induction of general anesthesia in children
Ͼ
3 yr and adults. Maintenance of bal-
anced anesthesia when used with other agents in children
Ͼ
2 mo and adults. Initia-
tion and maintenance of monitored anesthesia care (MAC). Sedation of intubated,
mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICUs).
Action
Short-acting hypnotic. Mechanism of action is unknown. Produces amnesia. Has no
analgesic properties.
Therapeutic Effects:
Induction and maintenance of anes-
thesia.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption:
Administered IV only, resulting in complete absorption.
Distribution:
Rapidly and widely distributed. Crosses the blood-brain barrier
well; rapidly redistributed to other tissues. Crosses the placenta and enters breast
milk.
Protein Binding:
95– 99%.
Metabolism and Excretion:
Rapidly metabolized by the liver.
Half-life:
3– 12 hr (blood-brain equilibration half-life 2.9 min).
TIME/ACTION PROFILE (loss of consciousness)
ROUTE
ONSET
PEAK
DURATION†
IV
40 sec
unknown
3–5 min
†Time to recovery is 8 min (up to 19 min if opioid analgesics have been used)
Contraindications/Precautions
Contraindicated in:
Hypersensitivity to propofol, soybean oil, egg lecithin, or
glycerol; OB: Crosses placenta; may cause neonatal depression; Lactation: Enters
breast milk; effects on newborn unknown.
Use Cautiously in:
Cardiovascular disease; Lipid disorders (emulsion may have
detrimental effect); q intracranial pressure; Cerebrovascular disorders; Hypovo-
lemic patients (lower induction and maintenance dosage reduction recommended);
Pedi:
Not recommended for induction of anesthesia in children
Ͻ
3 yr, or for mainte-
nance of anesthesia in infants
Ͻ
2 mo ; not for ICU or pre-procedure sedation; Geri:
Lower induction and maintenance dose reduction recommended.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
CNS:
dizziness, headache.
Resp:
APNEA
, cough.
CV:
bradycardia, hypotension, hy-
pertension.
GI:
abdominal cramping, hiccups, nausea, vomiting.
Derm:
flushing.
Local:
burning, pain, stinging, coldness, numbness, tingling at IV site.
MS:
involun-
tary muscle movements, perioperative myoclonia.
GU:
discoloration of urine
(green).
Misc:
PROPOFOL INFUSION SYNDROME
, fever.
Interactions
Drug-Drug:
Additive CNS and respiratory depression with alcohol, antihista-
mines, opioid analgesics, and sedative/hypnotics (dosepmay be required).
Theophylline may antagonize the CNS effects of propofol. Propofol mayqlevels of
alfentanil. Cardiorespiratory instability can occur when used with acetazolamide.
Serious bradycardia can occur with concurrent use of fentanyl in children.qrisk of
hypertriglyceridemia with intravenous fat emulsion.
Route/Dosage
General Anesthesia
IV (Adults
Ͻ
55 yr): Induction— 40 mg q 10 sec until induction achieved (2– 2.5
mg/kg total). Maintenance— 100– 200 mcg/kg/min. Rates of 150– 200 mcg/kg/
min are usually required during first 10– 15 min after induction, thenpby 30– 50%
during first 30 min of maintenance. Rates of 50– 100 mcg/kg/min are associated with
optimal recovery time. May also be given intermittently in increments of 25– 50 mg.
IV (Geriatric Patients , Cardiac patients, Debilitated Patients, or Hypovo-
lemic Patients): Induction— 20 mg q 10 sec until induction achieved (1– 1.5 mg/
kg total). Maintenance— 50– 100 mcg/kg/min (dose in cardiac anesthesia ranges
from 50– 150 mcg/kg/min depending on concurrent use of opioid).
IV (Adults Undergoing Neurosurgical Procedures): Induction— 20 mg q 10
sec until induction achieved (1– 2 mg/kg total). Maintenance— 100– 200 mcg/kg/
min.
IV (Children
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3 yr– 16 yr): Induction— 2.5– 3.5 mg/kg, use lower dose for
children ASA III or IV.
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IV (Children 2 mo– 16 yr): Maintenance— 125– 300 mcg/kg/min (following
first 30 min of maintenance, rate should bepif possible), younger children may re-
quire larger infusion rates compared to older children.
Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation
IV (Adults
Ͻ
55 yr): Initiation— 100– 150 mcg/kg/min infusion or 0.5 mg/kg as
slow injection. Maintenance— 25– 75 mcg/kg/min infusion or incremental bol-
uses of 10– 20 mg.
IV (Geriatric Patients , Debilitated Patients, or ASA III/IV Patients): Initia-
tion— Use slower infusion or injection rates. Maintenance— 20% less than the
usual adult infusion dose; rapid/repeated bolus dosing should be avoided.
ICU Sedation
IV (Adults): 5 mcg/kg/min for a minimum of 5 min. Additional increments of 5– 10
mcg/kg/min over 5– 10 min may be given until desired response is obtained. (Range
5– 50 mcg/kg/min”) Dose should be reassessed every 24 hr.
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
Assessment
● Assess respiratory status, pulse, and BP continuously throughout propo-
fol therapy. Frequently causes apnea lasting
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60 sec. Maintain patent
airway and adequate ventilation. Propofol should be used only by indi-
viduals experienced in endotracheal intubation, and equipment for this
procedure should be readily available.
● Assess level of sedation and level of consciousness throughout and following ad-
ministration.
● When using for ICU sedation, wake-up and assessment of CNS function should be
done daily during maintenance to determine minimum dose required for seda-
tion. Maintain a light level of sedation during these assessments; do not discon-
tinue. Abrupt discontinuation may cause rapid awakening with anxiety, agitation,
and resistance to mechanical ventilation.
● Monitor for propofol infusion syndrome (severe metabolic acidosis, hy-
perkalemia, lipemia, rhabdomyolysis, hepatomegaly, cardiac and renal
failure). Most frequent with prolonged, high-dose infusions (
Ͼ
5 mg/kg/
hr for
Ͼ
48 hr) but has also been reported following large-dose, short-
term infusions during surgical anesthesia. If prolonged sedation or in-
creasing dose is required, or metabolic acidosis occurs, consider alter-
native means of sedation.
● Toxicity and Overdose: If overdose occurs, monitor pulse, respiration,and BP
continuously. Maintain patent airway and assist ventilation as needed. If hypoten-
sion occurs, treatment includes IV fluids, repositioning, and vasopressors.
Potential Nursing Diagnoses
Ineffective breathing pattern (Adverse Reactions)
Risk for injury (Side Effects)
Implementation
● Do not confuse Diprivan (propofol) with Diflucan (fluconazole) or Di-
tropan (oxybutynin).
● Dose is titrated to patient response.
● Propofol has no effect on the pain threshold. Adequate analgesia should always be
used when propofol is used as an adjunct to surgical procedures.
IV Administration
● pH: 7.0–8.5.
● Direct IV: Diluent: Usually administered undiluted. If dilution is necessary, use
only D5W. Shake well before use. Solution is opaque, making detection of contam-
inants difficult. Do not use if separation of the emulsion is evident. Contains no
preservatives; maintain sterile technique and administer immediately after prep-
aration. Concentration: Undiluted: 10 mg/mL. If dilution is necessary, dilute to
concentration
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2 mg/mL.
● Discard unused portions and IV lines at the end of anesthetic procedure or within
6 hr. For ICU sedation, discard after 12 hr if administered directly from vial or
after 6 hr if transferred to a syringe or other container. Do not administer via filter
Ͻ
5– micron pore size.
● Aseptic technique is essential. Solution is capable of rapid growth of bacterial con-
taminants. Infections and subsequent deaths have been reported. Rate: Admin-
ister over 3– 5 min. Titrate to desired level of sedation. Frequently causes pain,
burning, and stinging at injection site; use larger veins of the forearm, antecubital
fossa, or a dedicated IV catheter. Lidocaine 10– 20 mg IV may be administered
prior to injection to minimize pain. Pedi: Induction doses may be administered
over 20– 30 seconds.
● Intermittent/Continuous Infusion: Diluent: Administer undiluted. Allow 3
to 5 minutes between dose adjustments to allow for and assess the clinical effects.
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Concentration:
10 mg/mL. Rate: Based on patient’s weight (see Route/Dosage
section).
● Solution Compatibility: D5W, LR, D5/LR, D5/0.45% NaCl, D5/0.2% NaCl.
● Y-Site Compatibility: acyclovir, alfentanil, aminophylline, ampicillin, az-
treonam, bumetanide, buprenorphine, butorphanol, calcium gluconate, carbo-
platin, cefazolin, cefepime, cefotaxime, cefoxitin, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime, chlor-
promazine, cisplatin, clindamycin, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, cytarabine,
dexamethasone, dexmedetomidine, diphenhydramine, dobutamine, dopamine,
doxycycline, droperidol, enalaprilat, epinephrine, esmolol, famotidine, fenoldo-
pam, fentanyl, fluconazole, fluorouracil, furosemide, ganciclovir, glycopyrrolate,
granisetron, haloperidol, heparin, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, hydromor-
phone, ifosfamide, imipenem/cilastatin, insulin, isoproterenol, ketamine, labeta-
lol, levorphanol, lidocaine, lorazepam, magnesium sulfate, mannitol, meperidine,
milrinone, nafcillin, nalbuphine, naloxone, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, norepi-
nephrine, paclitaxel, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, potassium chloride, prochlor-
perazine, propranolol, ranitidine, scopolamine, sodium bicarbonate, succinyl-
choline, sufentanil, thiopental, ticarcillin/clavulanate, vecuronium.
● Y-Site Incompatibility: amikacin, amphotericin B colloidal, calcium chloride,
ciprofloxacin, diazepam, digoxin, doripenem, doxorubicin, gentamicin, levoflox-
acin, methotrexate, methylpredisolone sodium succinate, metoclopramide, mi-
toxantrone, phenytoin, tobramycin, verapamil.
Patient/Family Teaching
● Inform patient that this medication will decrease mental recall of the procedure.
● May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Advise patient to request assistance prior to
ambulation and transfer and to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness
for 24 hr following administration.
● Advise patient to avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants without the advice of a
health care professional for 24 hr following administration.
Evaluation/Desired Outcomes
● Induction and maintenance of anesthesia.
● Amnesia.
● Sedation in mechanically ventilated patients in an intensive care setting.
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