Clinical practice advisory: Emergency department procedural sedation with propofol

Ann Emerg Med. 2007 Aug;50(2):182-7, 187.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2006.12.017. Epub 2007 Feb 23.

Abstract

We present an evidence-based clinical practice advisory for the administration of propofol for emergency department procedural sedation. We critically discuss indications, contraindications, personnel and monitoring requirements, dosing, coadministered medications, and patient recovery from propofol. Future research questions are considered.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Conscious Sedation* / standards
  • Contraindications
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives* / administration & dosage
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives* / adverse effects
  • Propofol* / administration & dosage
  • Propofol* / adverse effects

Substances

  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Propofol