Infectious disease risk associated with contaminated propofol anesthesia

Administration of propofol, the most frequently used intravenous anesthetic worldwide, has been associated with several iatrogenic infections despite its relative safety. Little is known regarding the global epidemiology of propofol-related outbreaks and the effectiveness of existing preventive strategies. This anesthetic has several favorable characteristics as a hypnotic agent, including rapid onset and elimination times, predictability and ease of titration, and a strong overall safety profile.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: General Practice Source Type: research