Table 2.
Values for constant a, exponent b and r2 for the pharmacokinetic parameters of propofol, based on data from rats [11], children [14] and adults [12] using the allometric equation Y = a × BWb (see Figure 1)
| Parameter | Constant a | Exponent b | r2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL | 0.071 | 0.78 | 0.9898 |
| Q | 0.062 | 0.73 | 0.9832 |
| V1 | 0.30 | 0.98 | 0.9774 |
| V2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.9944 |
CL = clearance, Q = intercompartmental clearance, V1 = volume of central compartment and V2 = volume of peripheral compartment.