Beyond the Liver: What Organ Clears Propofol, and How Extrahepatic Clearance Impacts Anesthesia
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With total body clearance exceeding the generally accepted hepatic blood flow, propofol’s elimination involves more than just the liver. For clinicians and patients alike, understanding what organ clears propofol is essential for appreciating this anesthetic agent's rapid and predictable recovery profile.
