Propofol in obstetric anesthesia / 复旦学报（医学版）

ABSTRACT

Propofol is a most widely used intravenous anesthetic, but there is a dispute constantly on its use in obstetric anesthesia. This paper reviewed the research progress in that issue, including the pharmacokinetics of propofol in obstetric patients, the effects of propofol on neonates and pregnant uterine muscle, conscious sedation, prophylactic effect of propofol on nausea, vomiting and pruritus in cesarean section with spinal anesthesia.