Comments on: Did Michael Jackson’s doctor give propofol, a possible cause of death for the King of Pop? http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/07/did-michael-jacksons-doctor-give-propofol-a-possible-cause-of-death-for-the-king-of-pop.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dr York Yateshttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/07/did-michael-jacksons-doctor-give-propofol-a-possible-cause-of-death-for-the-king-of-pop.html#comment-108741 Dr York Yates Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:13:31 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=39438#comment-108741 Shame on any doctor that would allow $ to get in the way of ethics and common sense as it sounds occurred in the case of Michael Jackson's death. Shame on any doctor that would allow $ to get in the way of ethics and common sense as it sounds occurred in the case of Michael Jackson’s death.

]]> By: Dr York Yateshttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/07/did-michael-jacksons-doctor-give-propofol-a-possible-cause-of-death-for-the-king-of-pop.html#comment-108740 Dr York Yates Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:13:08 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=39438#comment-108740 The problem is not the drug, Propofol, itself, but the gross mismanagement of this drug. This is actually a very safe drug when used as it is intended.I am a plastic surgeon and I use propofol on nearly a daily basis for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. This duration of administration is relatively brief and ALWAYS administered by an anesthesiologist. The problem is not the drug, Propofol, itself, but the gross mismanagement of this drug. This is actually a very safe drug when used as it is intended.

I am a plastic surgeon and I use propofol on nearly a daily basis for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. This duration of administration is relatively brief and ALWAYS administered by an anesthesiologist.

]]> By: SIllIMMDhttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/07/did-michael-jacksons-doctor-give-propofol-a-possible-cause-of-death-for-the-king-of-pop.html#comment-108600 SIllIMMD Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:24:28 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=39438#comment-108600 mindblowing mindblowing

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/07/did-michael-jacksons-doctor-give-propofol-a-possible-cause-of-death-for-the-king-of-pop.html#comment-108597 Anonymous Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:00 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=39438#comment-108597 It looks like Dr. Murray or shall we say Mr. Murray will be toast. It looks like Dr. Murray or shall we say Mr. Murray will be toast.

]]> By: joelamphttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/07/did-michael-jacksons-doctor-give-propofol-a-possible-cause-of-death-for-the-king-of-pop.html#comment-108588 joelamp Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:25:02 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=39438#comment-108588 In this case, I think people need to be careful not to blame the particular medication (propofol) itself but instead focus on how and why it was administered and (apparently) misused. People are calling propofol a dangerous drug, but is it really any more dangerous than other medicines used for its proper intended purpose (i.e., IV anesthetic induction agents, such as thiopental, methohexital, etomidate, etc.)? They can all certainly cause respiratory depression to the point of apnea and none would be suitable or safe for use as a treatment for insomnia at home. In this case, I think people need to be careful not to blame the particular medication (propofol) itself but instead focus on how and why it was administered and (apparently) misused. People are calling propofol a dangerous drug, but is it really any more dangerous than other medicines used for its proper intended purpose (i.e., IV anesthetic induction agents, such as thiopental, methohexital, etomidate, etc.)? They can all certainly cause respiratory depression to the point of apnea and none would be suitable or safe for use as a treatment for insomnia at home.

]]> By: Dr Aust (PhD not MD....)http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/07/did-michael-jacksons-doctor-give-propofol-a-possible-cause-of-death-for-the-king-of-pop.html#comment-108586 Dr Aust (PhD not MD....) Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:03:50 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=39438#comment-108586 Apparently after long term use of propofol <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7587272?dopt=Abstract" rel="nofollow">you can even get fat embolism,</a>, presumably due to the all the fat in the emulsion (see also <a href="http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/120841932/abstract" rel="nofollow">here</a>).My wife, who used to be an anesthesiology/ICU resident, says she is astounded anyone would give propofol outside a hospital Anesthetic Room / Operating Theatre / ICU. Apparently after long term use of propofol you can even get fat embolism,, presumably due to the all the fat in the emulsion (see also here).

My wife, who used to be an anesthesiology/ICU resident, says she is astounded anyone would give propofol outside a hospital Anesthetic Room / Operating Theatre / ICU.

]]> By: Pankaj Karan,MDhttp://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2009/07/did-michael-jacksons-doctor-give-propofol-a-possible-cause-of-death-for-the-king-of-pop.html#comment-108579 Pankaj Karan,MD Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:03:50 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=39438#comment-108579 I always suspected from the very first day and told my wife but she did not buy it. When I head the Diprivan was the medicine administered to him, it was clear that this doctor who was getting paid 250K per month and was around him 24x7, must be the one who delivered medicine to his body intravenously. It is very sad that anyone with good connections can get Diprivan delivered at his home.All people starting from the supplier to the Doctor must have their days in court of law. I always suspected from the very first day and told my wife but she did not buy it. When I head the Diprivan was the medicine administered to him, it was clear that this doctor who was getting paid 250K per month and was around him 24×7, must be the one who delivered medicine to his body intravenously. It is very sad that anyone with good connections can get Diprivan delivered at his home.All people starting from the supplier to the Doctor must have their days in court of law.

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