Propofol is used as the drug of choice for inducing anesthesia in which of the following situation?
High-Yield Explanation
It is the induction agent of choice in day care surgery. The half life is 100 minutes, but the clinical effects of a single dose of propofol lasts only for 10 minutes due to its rapid redistribution. It has minimal residual impairment, anti emetic and anti pruritic propey, making it a suitable drug for day care surgery. Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By KD Tripathi, 5th Edition, Page 343