Mechanism of Action of propofol | Anesthesia&Emergency Medicine

Understanding Propofol: What Happens After You’re AsleepEver wondered why anesthesia providers don’t always use the full syringe of Propofol? Here’s the inside scoop. 💉When I administer Propofol, the dosage depends on multiple factors, like the type of anesthesia needed and the goal of the procedure. For most sedation cases, I’ll use about 10 milliliters (100 milligrams)—enough to get the patient comfortably asleep while keeping them breathing on their own. For general anesthesia, the process i