Effects of L-Carnitine Theraphy On Methabolic and Biochemical Changes Caused By Propofol Infusion in Rabbits Undergoing Mechanical Ventilation

Yilbas, Savas; Ayhan, Banu; AKBAY ÖZKAYA, BURCU; Karatas, Bayram; Akinci, Seda; SARICAOĞLU, FATMA; Aypar, Ulku

doi:10.4274/tybdd.09.08

Effects of L-Carnitine Theraphy On Methabolic and Biochemical Changes Caused By Propofol Infusion in Rabbits Undergoing Mechanical Ventilation

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Yilbas S., Ayhan B., AKBAY ÖZKAYA B., Karatas B., Akinci S. B., SARICAOĞLU F., ...More

JOURNAL OF THE TURKISH SOCIETY OF INTENSIVE CARE-TURK YOGUN BAKM DERNEGI DERGISI, vol.9, no.2, pp.38-47, 2011 (ESCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 9 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2011
Doi Number: 10.4274/tybdd.09.08
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE TURKISH SOCIETY OF INTENSIVE CARE-TURK YOGUN BAKM DERNEGI DERGISI
Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
Page Numbers: pp.38-47
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Increased lipid mass in the body secondary to long term and high doses of propofol infusion may cause carnitine deficiency. In this study; we aimed to investigate the effects of carnitine, given for treatment purposes and have not been analyzed before, during high doses of propofol infusion in rabbits.