Report of propofol infusion syndrome

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This case report discusses the unfortunate case of a teenager who suffered a severe closed head injury and was being cared for at a referring hospital. She subsequently developed discolored urine which was consistent with propofol infusion syndrome. The propofol infusion was discontinued and she was transferred to our institution. The patient exhibited severe metabolic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis, and ultimately cardiovascular collapse less than one day after arriving at our institution.

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