CP50, Minimal steady-state plasma concentration

Keyword

Cp50, Minimal steady-state plasma concentration

Definition

• Minimal steady-state plasma concentration of an intravenous analgesic or anesthetic agent required to prevent a somatic response in 50% of patients following skin incision

Drugs

• Steady-state concentrations for predefined effects

cf) MEAC : minimum effective plasma concentration providing postoperative analgesia

Reference

Miller’s Anesthesia, 8th edition, Ch.19, P.827 / Ch.31, P.895