propofol infusion syndrome

English

Noun

propofol infusion syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A rare syndrome caused by treatment with high doses of the drug propofol, potentially leading to cardiac failure, rhabdomyolysis, metabolic acidosis, and kidney failure.
    Synonym: PRIS
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