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Anesthesia In The News
On this page, we'll discuss anesthesia and other
medically related topics that are currently on the public's
mind. We hope you find the links on this page gives you
a better understanding of the news. For commentary
about anesthesia related news items, please visit our
companion blog site www.blog.greatzs.com.
On this page, we'll discuss anesthesia and other
medically related topics that are currently on the public's
mind. We hope you find the links on this page gives you
a better understanding of the news. For commentary
about anesthesia related news items, please visit our
companion blog site www.blog.greatzs.com.
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Propofol Addiction
It was recently revealed that Michael Jackson may have
used the anesthetic propofol in the past to help him with
his insomnia. Propofol has revolutionized the practice of
anesthesia with its extraordinary patient-friendly
qualities, including quick onset, lack of sequela, and
anti-nausea effects Patients frequently report
afterwards that they had the most comfortable and
restful sleep in a long time and (jokingly?) ask about
taking some home. But it should never be given in a
private home unless the home is set up with proper
medical monitors and means for resuscitation. Also
hiring an anesthesiologist to inject it would be helpful.
Propofol also has previously underappreciated addictive
qualities that makes it as dangerous as any narcotic.
Diprivan Generic name propofol.
Propofol addiction A growing problem for medical
professionals.
Case report of addiction in a lay person An interesting
account of a 25 year old propofol addict.
Lusedra Also known as Aquavan. Generic name
fospropofol. Newly approved by the FDA. A prodrug to
propofol that could be the future of anesthesia.
It was recently revealed that Michael Jackson may have
used the anesthetic propofol in the past to help him with
his insomnia. Propofol has revolutionized the practice of
anesthesia with its extraordinary patient-friendly
qualities, including quick onset, lack of sequela, and
anti-nausea effects Patients frequently report
afterwards that they had the most comfortable and
restful sleep in a long time and (jokingly?) ask about
taking some home. But it should never be given in a
private home unless the home is set up with proper
medical monitors and means for resuscitation. Also
hiring an anesthesiologist to inject it would be helpful.
Propofol also has previously underappreciated addictive
qualities that makes it as dangerous as any narcotic.
Diprivan Generic name propofol.
Propofol addiction A growing problem for medical
professionals.
Case report of addiction in a lay person An interesting
account of a 25 year old propofol addict.
Lusedra Also known as Aquavan. Generic name
fospropofol. Newly approved by the FDA. A prodrug to
propofol that could be the future of anesthesia.
A Food and Drug Administration panel has recently
proposed to ban the popular narcotics Vicodin and
Percocet. The panel noted liver toxicity from the
acetaminophen component of the drugs and also their
addictive qualities
Vicodin Generic name hydrocodone.
Percocet Generic name oxycodone.
Pharm parties Growing trend among teens who gather
together to abuse prescription medications.