Why the study?
Does lean body mass better predict propofol induction dose requirements than total body weight in female patients?
Does lean body mass better predict propofol induction dose requirements than total body weight in female patients?
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Propofol requirements for induction of anesthesia are proportional to lean body mass rather than total body weight.
Chassard et al. (1996) studied this question.
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