PINK URINE SYNDROME: A RARE COMPLICATION OF PROPOFOL INFUSION - A CASE REPORT

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Pink urine syndrome (PURS) is a rare and poorly documented complication that can occur during infusion of propofol, an intravenous anesthetic commonly used in general anesthesia and sedation. This phenomenon is characterized by abnormal pink or red coloration of the urine, often associated with an absence of severe clinical symptoms. Although its origin remains partially understood, it is suggested that the discoloration arises from the presence of propofol metabolites or drug degradation products. This article presents a clinical case illustrating this complication, outlining possible pathophysiological mechanisms, risk factors, as well as clinical management and implications for anesthetic practice.