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SelinaS · 8th February 2010, 11:27 PM

Coroner: Michael Jackson given amount of anesthetic used in 'major surgery'

In the last hours of his life, Michael Jackson was given a powerful anesthetic at a level equivalent to what would be used in a “major surgery” and in a manner that did not live up to medical standards, according to the autopsy report on the pop icon released Monday by the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

“The standard of care for administering propofol was not met,” coroners’ examiners wrote in the report. “Recommended equipment for patient monitoring, precision dosing, and resuscitation was not present.”

The report said Jackson died of “acute propofol intoxication” administered by another. Coroner’s officials described a scene around Jackson's bedside that showed a host of problems in using propofol at such a high level.

An oxygen tank was empty and equipment disconnected, and there were no monitors or controlled infusion pump for intravenous administration, they wrote.

They also found that an anesthesiologist would have noted the other sedative drugs in Jackson’s system would have increased the propofol’s effect on the singer’s lungs and heart. In addition to propofol, Jackson’s blood contained lidocaine, diazepam, nordiazepam, lorazepam, midazolam and ephedrine.“

[Updated at 2:08 p.m.: There are NO reports of [propofol's] use for insomnia relief, to my knowledge,” anesthesiology consultant Selma Calmes wrote in the report, underlining and capitalizing the word "no."

“The only reports of its use in homes are cases of fatal abuse (first reported in 1992), suicide, murder and accident,” she wrote.

Because of the risks associated with the drug, it should be administered only by anesthesiologists or other supervised anesthesia providers, trained to recognize respiratory or cardiac problems that can arise, Calmes wrote.

“Full patient monitoring is required any time propofol is given,” she wrote.

Precision in the drug’s dosage through a controlled pump is necessary because “of the narrow margin between mere sedation and full general anesthesia,” she wrote. “The levels of propofol found on [the] toxicology exam are similar to those found during general anesthesia for major surgery (intra-abdominal) with propofol infusions.”]

Coroner: Michael Jackson given amount of anesthetic used in 'major surgery' [Updated] | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times

wlmj · 8th February 2010, 11:32 PM

"oxygen tank was empty" WTF? Murray was intented to kill! Something wrong here. This was not an accident!

mj_best_fan · 8th February 2010, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by SelinaS

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]Coroner: Michael Jackson given amount of anesthetic used in 'major surgery'

“The standard of care for administering propofol was not met,” coroners’ examiners wrote in the report. “Recommended equipment for patient monitoring, precision dosing, and resuscitation was not present.”

A personal friend tends to leave things unprepared? That's no friend at all, just a money grabbing idiot.

MJ's P.Y.T. · 8th February 2010, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by wlmj

"oxygen tank was empty" WTF? Murray was intented to kill! Something wrong here. This was not an accident!

Something is very wrong!!!! This man is guilty as sin but he insists he did nothing wrong!!!! Is he demented or a unremorseful fall guy?!

Michelle · 8th February 2010, 11:44 PM

I don't even know what to say! Why on earth did he not have the proper equipment for emergencies???? An empty tank?

What kills me is that I really believe that Michael could have been saved!!!!!!!!!!

wlmj · 8th February 2010, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by MJ's P.Y.T.

Something is very wrong!!!! This man is guilty as sin but he insists he did nothing wrong!!!! Is he demented or a unremorseful fall guy?!

No, he must hiding something. He can control the words come out from his mouth but his lie eyes tell.

lapsus · 8th February 2010, 11:50 PM

will devote to throw all the **** you can about MJ, but prueva say is GUILTY and the more prueva clearly come to light more.

BillieJeanJackson · 9th February 2010, 12:14 AM

I smell a murder...sniff sniff

Lindethiel · 9th February 2010, 01:34 AM

The fact that the coroner actually did their job and reported Michael's medical state and health and that the judicial system just COMPLETELY ignored all of it is DISGUSTING!

Agent M · 9th February 2010, 01:37 AM

It's a shame Michael didn't scrutinize this doctor's background more carefully. He usually goes only for the best of the best so it's perplexing that he didn't do so where his primary healthcare provider is concerned.

8th February 2010, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
SelinaS That's some smelly jelly! Thriller Poster!! Profile Name: Selina Join Date: Aug 2009 Age: 20 Gender: Posts: 664 Threads: 41 Thanked: 287 times	Coroner: Michael Jackson given amount of anesthetic used in 'major surgery' [Update] Coroner: Michael Jackson given amount of anesthetic used in 'major surgery' In the last hours of his life, Michael Jackson was given a powerful anesthetic at a level equivalent to what would be used in a “major surgery” and in a manner that did not live up to medical standards, according to the autopsy report on the pop icon released Monday by the Los Angeles County coroner's office. “The standard of care for administering propofol was not met,” coroners’ examiners wrote in the report. “Recommended equipment for patient monitoring, precision dosing, and resuscitation was not present.” The report said Jackson died of “acute propofol intoxication” administered by another. Coroner’s officials described a scene around Jackson's bedside that showed a host of problems in using propofol at such a high level. An oxygen tank was empty and equipment disconnected, and there were no monitors or controlled infusion pump for intravenous administration, they wrote. They also found that an anesthesiologist would have noted the other sedative drugs in Jackson’s system would have increased the propofol’s effect on the singer’s lungs and heart. In addition to propofol, Jackson’s blood contained lidocaine, diazepam, nordiazepam, lorazepam, midazolam and ephedrine.“ [Updated at 2:08 p.m.: There are NO reports of [propofol's] use for insomnia relief, to my knowledge,” anesthesiology consultant Selma Calmes wrote in the report, underlining and capitalizing the word "no." “The only reports of its use in homes are cases of fatal abuse (first reported in 1992), suicide, murder and accident,” she wrote. Because of the risks associated with the drug, it should be administered only by anesthesiologists or other supervised anesthesia providers, trained to recognize respiratory or cardiac problems that can arise, Calmes wrote. “Full patient monitoring is required any time propofol is given,” she wrote. Precision in the drug’s dosage through a controlled pump is necessary because “of the narrow margin between mere sedation and full general anesthesia,” she wrote. “The levels of propofol found on [the] toxicology exam are similar to those found during general anesthesia for major surgery (intra-abdominal) with propofol infusions.”] Coroner: Michael Jackson given amount of anesthetic used in 'major surgery' [Updated] \| L.A. NOW \| Los Angeles Times

8th February 2010, 11:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
wlmj Off The Wall Poster!! Profile Name: wendy Join Date: Oct 2009 Gender: Posts: 323 Threads: 14 Thanked: 254 times	"oxygen tank was empty" WTF? Murray was intented to kill! Something wrong here. This was not an accident!
	My only true love

8th February 2010, 11:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Michelle Keep The Faith Profile Name: Michelle Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Gender: Posts: 997 Threads: 15 Thanked: 288 times Awards Mood	I don't even know what to say! Why on earth did he not have the proper equipment for emergencies???? An empty tank? What kills me is that I really believe that Michael could have been saved!!!!!!!!!!
	I'm starting with the man in the mirror I'm asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you wanna make the world a better place Take a look at yourself and then make a change What a legacy. God bless you MJ! Avatar/Siggy by me!

9th February 2010, 12:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
BillieJeanJackson Thriller Poster!! Profile Join Date: Sep 2009 Gender: Posts: 623 Threads: 8 Thanked: 140 times	I smell a murder...sniff sniff
	Smooth but not Criminal Fight Media Terrorism :ph34r

9th February 2010, 01:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lindethiel Making That Change. Thriller Poster!! Profile Name: Cazz Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Age: 19 Gender: Posts: 951 Threads: 21 Thanked: 565 times	The fact that the coroner actually did their job and reported Michael's medical state and health and that the judicial system just COMPLETELY ignored all of it is DISGUSTING!
	"To you, he was the King of Pop. To us... He is the King of Hearts." Lets harmonize all around the world...

8th February 2010, 11:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
lapsus Music & Me Poster! Profile Join Date: Sep 2009 Gender: Posts: 68 Threads: 2 Thanked: 14 times	will devote to throw all the **** you can about MJ, but prueva say is GUILTY and the more prueva clearly come to light more.

9th February 2010, 01:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Agent M R.I.P. M.J. K.O.P. Got To Be There Poster! Profile Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: on Michael's side Gender: Posts: 45 Threads: 12 Thanked: 34 times	It's a shame Michael didn't scrutinize this doctor's background more carefully. He usually goes only for the best of the best so it's perplexing that he didn't do so where his primary healthcare provider is concerned.
	Michael, thank you for the music, the moves, the magic, and the memories.

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