Propofol for palliative sedation

Merlina Sulistio, Robert Wojnar, Natasha G. Michael

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Abstract

Palliative sedation is the intentional use of sedatives to manage refractory symptom(s), such as pain and/or terminal restlessness. This case report describes the successful use of propofol, an ultra-fast-Acting anaesthetic agent commonly used for anaesthesia induction and maintenance to manage refractory agitated delirium in an acute inpatient palliative medicine setting.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4-6
Number of pages3
JournalBMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
Volume10
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2020

Keywords

  • end of life care
  • palliative care
  • propofol
  • sedation
  • sedative

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