Tag: Anesthetic induction

Paradoxically, while often used to suppress airway reflexes, propofol administration can itself induce a violent, albeit brief, coughing spell in some patients [1.2.4, 1.3.1]. This article explores the question: Does propofol cause coughing, and what factors influence this common but unexpected side effect during anesthesia?

According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, over 40 million anesthetics are administered each year in the United States. A critical step in many procedures is the induction of anesthesia, which refers to the transition from consciousness to an unconscious state.