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SUBMITTER: Mayette M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3850887 | biostudies-other | 2013
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Annals of intensive care 20130923 1
We report a case of propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS) in a young female treated for status epilepticus. In this case, PRIS rapidly evolved to full cardiovascular collapse despite aggressive supportive care in the intensive care unit, as well as prompt discontinuation of the offending agent. She progressed to refractory cardiac arrest requiring emergent initiation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). She regained a perfusing rhythm ...[more]