PROPOFOL: THE DRUG YOU THINK YOU KNOW │ EP104

Propofol, a cornerstone in anesthesia practice, functions as a positive allosteric modulator at the GABA-A receptor. This episode explores its receptor pharmacology, the mechanisms behind its dose-dependent clinical effects, and addresses common questions like propofol infusion syndrome and pain on injection.

Receptor pharmacology and allosteric modulationPharmacokinetics and context-sensitive half-timeCardiac and respiratory effectsRisk and management of propofol infusion syndromeHandling egg allergy concernsStrategies to reduce pain on injection

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Non-Opioid Pharmacology Cheat Sheet — Every non-opioid analgesic you need to know, on one page

Malignant Hyperthermia Reference Guide — Recognize MH fast. Treat it faster — one-page reference

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