Why the study?
Does propofol affect platelet aggregation in patients undergoing abdominal surgery?
Population
12 patients undergoing upper and lower abdominal surgery
Comparison
Propofol 2.5 mg/kg administered intravenously… vs Baseline
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
10 minutes after administration
Authors
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Supports propofol safety regarding platelet aggregation in abdominal surgery; extends prior data but remains hypothesis-generating for bleeding outcomes.
Does propofol affect platelet aggregation in patients undergoing abdominal surgery?
Propofol at standard induction doses does not impair platelet aggregation, suggesting it does not increase bleeding risk through this mechanism.
Türkan et al. (1996) studied this question.
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