[Respiratory effects of propofol].

Abstract

Like other general anaesthetics, propofol exerts a respiratory depressant effect. Apnoea is especially frequent during induction of anaesthesia by propofol; it differs from that caused by barbiturates by its longer duration. During continuous administration, propofol exerts the same effect on respiratory function as other general anaesthetics, with an increased respiratory rate, diminished tidal volume and hypercapnia.

• Authors: P Duvaldestin
• Journal: Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation (Ann Fr Anesth Reanim) Vol. 6 Issue 4 Pg. 226-7 ( 1987) ISSN: 0750-7658 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Effets respiratoires du propofol.
• PMID: 3498386 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anesthetics
• Phenols
• Propofol

Topics

• Anesthetics (adverse effects)
• Apnea (chemically induced)
• Humans
• Phenols (adverse effects)
• Propofol
• Respiration (drug effects)