nounmasculinepl: propofóis
propofol
1. A rapid-acting intravenous anesthetic agent commonly used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, known for its quick onset and short duration of action
The anesthesiologist administered propofol to induce sedation before the surgical procedure.
O anestesiologista administrou propofol para induzir sedação antes do procedimento cirúrgico.
2. A white lipid emulsion pharmaceutical compound with hypnotic and sedative properties used in medical settings
Propofol is preferred for its rapid recovery profile in outpatient surgeries.
Propofol é preferido por seu perfil de recuperação rápida em cirurgias ambulatoriais.
Propofol is a widely recognized pharmaceutical term in both English and Portuguese-speaking medical communities. In Brazil, it is exclusively known by its generic name in hospital settings. The term 'milk of amnesia' is medical slang used primarily by anesthesiologists and healthcare professionals in the USA, referring to propofol's distinctive white appearance and amnestic properties. There have been notable cases in popular culture where propofol misuse has been discussed, particularly in relation to celebrity medical cases, making it recognizable beyond purely medical contexts.
NYC Slang
milk of amnesia (medical slang term used by healthcare professionals)
Related Idioms & Phrases
under propofol (estar sob propofol) - to be under anesthesia
propofol infusion syndrome - a serious complication of prolonged propofol use
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