Propofol sedation in children in the emergency department? Is it safe?

Date First Published:

December 14, 2010

Last Updated:

December 21, 2010

Report by:

Alex Hieatt, SpR ED (Addenbrookes)

Search checked by:

Alex Hieatt, Addenbrookes

Three-Part Question:

In [Paediatric patients requiring painful procedures in the emergency department] is [propofol] a [safe and efficacious sedative agent?]