Saturday February 17, 2007
Regarding propofol use !


Q: What is the time limit on use once propofol bottle / vial is broken?

A: When propofol is used as an anesthetic from a vial as in intubations or cardioversions, the infusion be completed within 6 hours after the vial is opened. Any unused portion of propofol must be discarded at the end of the procedure or at 6 hours, whichever occurs sooner. In the ICU, if propofol is administered directly from its original container, the tubing and any unused portion must be discarded after 12 hours (some places allow upto 24 hours). The infections appears to be a risk factor in prologed unused propofol.