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, no link has been established between the drug -- a powerful sedative and anesthetic called propofol... recalled - CNN.com
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With the news that Michael Jackson may have had Propofol (trade name Diprovan) administered in his home, the unusual gets even more so. Propofol is used commonly in outpatient plastic surgery...
Now that Dr Conrad Murray has reportedly admitted to giving Michael Jackson Propofol in his home,we need to dispel a few rumors:
Propofol is safe when given in an operating room...
Propofol (brand name Diprivan). It’s the perfect high for some:
Because it is quick... surgery, colonoscopies and bone repair.
The qualities that make propofol a popular sedative...
This is just too funny, from the Jimmy Kimmel Show. If you have never seen the character he’s on the show supporting his “fake” campaigns all the time. BD
“Jimmy Kimmel Live! scored a bit of a coup last night with a
due to the home use of Propofol, people are worried about their use of the drug.
The ironic thing about this is that Propofol is safe (in the right situation of course) and preferred by many anesthesiologists for short... 
got me to thinking about propofol and how we veterinarians use it.
Why? Because propofol (AKA“milk of amnesia... died from "acute propofol intoxication."
Jackson's personal doctorConrad Murraytold investigators...
significant pain with the injection of IV propofol. Once a patient experiences pain, it's too late to reverse....
What can you do preemptively to minimize the pain of propofol injection?
Tricks of the Trade:
Place the IV...
Not surprising, the rumors are swirling regarding Michael Jackson's death. A couple thoughts:
1. The medication that TMZ reported was found in his home, Propofol, is extremely dangerous indeed... 
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