Articles Tagged With: propofol
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Mayo Clinic Reduces Propofol Waste to Zero
A propofol disposal initiative at Mayo Clinic reduced the number of full propofol bottles in an ICU waste bin to zero, successfully addressing drug diversion at the facility. Initially, 44.1% of propofol bottles in waste bins were full before the intervention. The effort was replicated in other units where propofol use is common — and diversion is tempting. -
Mayo Clinic Fights Drug Diversion, Reduces Propofol Waste to Zero
A propofol disposal initiative at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, reduced the number of full propofol bottles in an ICU waste bin to zero, successfully addressing drug diversion at the facility. -
Dexmedetomidine Compared to Propofol for Sedation in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Sepsis
The MENDS2 trial found that dexmedetomidine, when used for light sedation, had outcomes similar to those for propofol. -
Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department
Procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) is performed in the emergency department (ED) to alleviate anxiety, decrease pain, and provide amnesia to patients undergoing painful procedures or diagnostic imaging.This article will review guidelines for performing PSA in the ED, including suggested training, preprocedural assessment, and intraprocedural monitoring.