Key result
Propofol infusion syndrome is a rare but highly lethal complication of propofol use, characterized by lactacidosis, lipaemic plasma, and cardiac failure, requiring immediate cessation of infusion.
Population
Patients receiving propofol infusion in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine
Design
Review
Authors
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Urges strict propofol dosing with prompt cessation on lactacidosis suspicion in critical care; leaves open optimal monitoring protocols pending prospective data.
Highlights the critical importance of recognizing early warning signs like lactacidosis to prevent fatal propofol infusion syndrome in anesthesia and intensive care settings.
Fudickar et al. (2006) conducted a review in Propofol infusion syndrome. Propofol infusion was evaluated. Propofol infusion syndrome is a rare but highly lethal complication of propofol use, characterized by lactacidosis, lipaemic plasma, and cardiac failure, requiring immediate cessation of infusion.
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