Green urine • LITFL • Unusual Urine
2024年9月12日 · Green urine is a rare and benign side effect of propofol administration, and while often described in patients on prolonged propofol infusions, can occur with short durations of use such as with induction for general anaesthesia.
Green discoloration of urine after propofol infusion - PMC
Green urine was found 64 hours after continuous infusion of propofol (Fig. 1A). Blood examination revealed a serum albumin level of 2.5 g/dl, total bilirubin 0.7 mg/dl, and direct bilirubin 0.4 mg/dl. Urinalysis revealed the following: pH, 6.0; urine specific gravity (SG), 1.020; bilirubin content, negative; and urobilinogen level, 8.0 EU/dl.
We experienced two cases of green urine after propofol infusion. Propofol should be warranted as the cause of urine discoloration during ICU stay. Key Words: intensive care units; propofol; urine discoloration. Urine discoloration at the intensive care unit (ICU) is common.
PROPOFOL-INDUCED GREENISH DISCOLORATION OF URINE: A …
Phenolic metabolites of propofol are considered to cause the green discoloration of urine. This discoloration occurs specially when extrahepatic elimination of propofol takes place, surpassing elimination through the hepatic pathway.
Propofol-Induced Green Urine in a Patient with Refractory Status ...
We present the case of a 52-year-old man, who developed green urine following propofol coma therapy for status epilepticus. The urine color recovered following discontinuation of propofol infusion.
Green urine after general anesthesia with propofol: different …
Green discoloration of urine after propofol infusion is a rare clinical phenomenon. Although a propofol is a commonly used sedative drug, many physicians are still unfamiliar with the propofol-induced green urine because of its rare incidence.
Green Urine after Propofol Infusion in the Intensive Care Unit
We experienced two cases of green urine after propofol infusion. Propofol should be warranted as the cause of urine discoloration during ICU stay. Urine discoloration at the intensive care unit (ICU) is common. And, it is important to investigate the causes and correct them because urine discoloration may indicate serious underlying disorders.
Propofol-Associated Urine Discoloration: Systematic Literature …
2023年8月25日 · Propofol-associated green urine discoloration was observed in 54 patients. In most instances (n = 21, 39%), propofol was given for ≥24 h. Sometimes, however, the urine discoloration developed after propofol for ≤3 h (n = 12, 22%).
Propofol is commonly used during procedures due to its rapid onset of action and propensity to maintain loss of consciousness. Additionally, Propofol has a favorable recovery profile.1 Although uncommon, Propofol is known to cause transient green discoloration of urine.2-4 Propofol is metabolized in the liver,
Green urine due to propofol | Postgraduate Medical Journal
2020年12月30日 · Green urine is a rare side effect of propofol, with an incidence of less than 1% in patients receiving propofol. 1 Excretion of water-soluble quinol derivatives, which are the metabolites of propofol, into urine can cause green discolouration. 2 This phenomenon usually occurs after prolonged infusion of propofol but can occasionally occur with ...