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A novel method of deriving the effect compartment equilibrium rate constant for propofol.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  14570797     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Calculation of the effect compartment concentration (Ce) in non-steady-state conditions requires the equilibrium rate constant, keo. Most studies of propofol derive the keo using EEG measurements. This study investigated an alternative method. Starting from a predicted concentration-time profile, a keo value was included so that the predicted Ce at a specific pharmacodynamic end-point was the same when using three different methods of injection. METHODS: Seventy-five patients were given propofol for induction of anaesthesia. Twenty-five patients received a single bolus, 25 patients received an infusion, and 25 patients received a bolus followed by an infusion. Computer simulation was used to derive the central compartment concentration. The keo that brought about the same value for Ce at loss of the eyelash reflex using the three methods of injection was derived. RESULTS: Keo was found to be 0.80 min(-1). Mean (SD) Ce at loss of the eyelash reflex was 2.27 (0.69) microg ml(-1). CONCLUSIONS: The effect compartment equilibrium rate constant and concentration at loss of the eyelash reflex can be derived without the use of electronic central nervous system monitors.
Authors:
T A Lim
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  British journal of anaesthesia     Volume:  91     ISSN:  0007-0912     ISO Abbreviation:  Br J Anaesth     Publication Date:  2003 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-10-22     Completed Date:  2003-11-17     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372541     Medline TA:  Br J Anaesth     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  730-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Anaesthesiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra, Malaysia. limta@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Anesthetics, Intravenous / administration & dosage,  blood*
Blinking / drug effects
Computer Simulation
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Injections, Intravenous
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Chemical
Propofol / administration & dosage,  blood*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anesthetics, Intravenous; 2078-54-8/Propofol

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