Objective: Pain is a well recognised complication of propofol injection. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of flurbiprofen, lidocaine and a combination of the two in reducing pain ...

Propofol injection is commonly used by ASCs and other healthcare providers because it is a quick acting sedative. Use of the drug has risen especially in gastroenterology, where it can provide an ...

Intravenous (i.v.) anesthetics include etomidate, midazolam, propofol, thiopental, ketamine, and opioid agonists. The first four agents act by enhancing the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter ...

Hospira announced a nationwide recall of seven lots of Propofol Injection Emulsion, 1 percent, 200 mg/20 mL to the user level due to a glass defect located on the interior neck of the vial, according ...

Rethinking Sedation for SeniorsFlexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FFB) is a vital procedure for diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases, but deep sedation—especially in elderly ...

COLUMBIA — The manufacturer of the anesthetic blamed for Michael Jackson's death said Thursday it won't sell the drug for use in executions, a setback for Missouri and other states looking for an ...

Propofol Shortage Overview and Current Availability Propofol injection is commonly used by ASCs and other healthcare providers because it is a quick acting sedative. Use of the drug has risen ...