Definition of Propofol: Meaning of Propofol

Michael Jackson allegedly given Propofol. Lead to death.

Propofol is a short-acting, intravenous, nonbarbiturate sedative agent used for the induction of general anesthesia for adults and children.

Recovery after propofol anaesthesia is rapid and ‘clear’ when compared to sodium pentothal.

Although propofol is not considered an analgesic drug, one study has found a lower incidence of postoperative pain after propofol anesthesia compared to anesthesia with inhalation agents. Propofol is approved for use in more than 50 countries.

As propofol is a potent sedative / hypnotic (dose dependent), anaesthesiologists usually premedicate their patient with IV opiates like fentanyl.

Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, administered a powerful drug that authorities believe killed the singer, a source close to the Jackson family said.

Murray allegedly gave Jackson the anesthetic propofol in the 24 hours before he died, the source said.

The doctor’s attorneys had no comment on the report but in the past have said Murray never prescribed or administered anything that could have killed the pop star.

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