Michael Jackson Tragedy "Propofol/DIPRIVAN At Home And Basic Life Support Issues?"

John Russell ARNP watches and listens to reports about propofol being found in Michael Jackson's home following his death amid reports of his RN Cheri Lynn stating that Mr. Jackson was asking her about how he might obtain Propofol to "help him battle his insomnia" several months ago.

As a person who has worked for years in critical care using propofol to sedate critically ill patients who are intubated and on ventilators (breathing machines), I am well acquainted with its use. This drug is not controlled in the same manner as opiates like morphine or oxycodone because to use propofol outside of an acute care environment would certainly risk death due to central nervous system depression (Stop Breathing).




As someone who uses this drug frequently in the intensive care setting, you learn how to sedate patients just enough to keep them comfortable depending on their condition. Propofol is not a drug that is carried at your local CVS! It is ONLY available for use in hospitals and surgery centers where appropriately trained personnel together with proper equipment for dosing and resuscitation is available in order to use it safely.




How Michael Jackson came to have Propofol in his residence certainly raises big questions for authorities. In my mind, as the video denotes, I have raised some questions in order to focus the collective mind of the public on cause, effect and consequences.




The mere thought of a pharmacy dispensing $50,000 dollars per month of "prescription" drugs should raise the eyebrow of even the most incurious. WHO is minding the store? That is a TON of drugs... for one individual.... The DEA will be on that.




I hope that this little video w/ some commentary and questions accompanying the fine work of MSNBC and CNN will prove helpful to fans of Michael Jackson and assist them in working through their shock and grief.

I for one logged a lot of quality time in the 1980's listening to the wonderful work of Michael Jackson during that time. RIP Michael.... John Russell, MS/ARNP, Acute Care, MBA/HCSM

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• Michael Jackson
• Sanjay Gupta
• Diprivan
• Propofol
• Neverland
• Dr. Murray
• Basic Life Support
• Larry King
• Concierge Doctors
• John Russell

[ArianaMJackson]

why? in the earth would murray give him that many drugs?

[johnrussellCD5]

Strictly because... "Dr." Murray had NOOOOOO Freaking idea WHAT he was doing... That's ONLY after you get by the fact that Propofol should NOT be used in anything less than a safe and appropriate clinical environment where complete monitoring and resuscitation equipment and personnel are immediately available.

John Russell, MS/ARNP

[lindylee83]

MJ didn't stand a chance, he had a negligent and greedy doctor by his side and I believe by the time an ambulance got there there was nothing anyone could do to for him anymore. R.I.P Michael and thank you Michael for the music no one will ever do it like you did.

[johnrussellCD5]

That is precisely what I have been saying! Thank you very much! J R MS/ARNP

[lindylee83]

that doctor murdered Michael. Giving general anesthesia to a patient outside the ER/OR where there is no proper medical equipment to monitor him is definitely murder. I don't care how hooked MJ was on drugs but the doctor knew exactly what was gonna happen and when it happened he tried to cover his ass.

[johnrussellCD5]

He did NOT purposely try to kill MJ... It is purely a massive breach of Professional Medical Ethics, Laziness, Lack of Experience with WHAT he was attempting to do... GREED and INCOMPETENCE! In a court of law Dr. M. WILL Be Judged COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE BY ANY MEASURE OF LEGAL OR MEDICAL ETHICS... FOR THE CONSEQUENCES EMINENTLY PREDICTABLE, THAT IN THE END RESULTED... in the untimely demise of Michael Jackson John Russell, MS/ARNP

[nuitetjours1]

They said today propofol was the LAST injection. If not?

The doctor is the witness ...

[LacyB71]

There is NO WAY IN HELL this "Dr" didn't know as a heart doctor the potential risk of death which is very high when not administered with an anesthesioligist and constant O2 and heart monitors on an individual. This is a drug which only lasts about 30 minutes therefor to use it for sleep is BS because it would have to be re-administered constantly via IVP (IV push ONLY). This Dr was GROSSLY NEGLIGANT AND NEEDS TO BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW. He is a drug Dr here in Houston

[transitionalphase]

Q What was the pharmacist thinking dispensing that much drugs?

A It came out in court that Dr. Murray lied to the pharmacist. Dr. Murray told the pharmacist that he was ordering the propofol for his medical clinic, not for one patient.

[wordscontrolminds]

wish i had a doctor who would give me this many drugs......

[keeyk118b]

even if dr murray had installed all the standard oxygen and ecg and co2 monitors,and was alerted when something went wrong, dr murray was alone and would have very difficult time to give meds and support the airway and give cpr all by himself.in an ot setting or icu setting, if patient crashes, there would be a whole team to assist you within a minute.

[SigvardSpino495]

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[nickyd1177]

People keep calling it Diprivan! it's called propofol but Diprivan is just 1 of it's trade/brand names. In America you lot use brand names where as in UK we use generic names but the medication may still be under a brand such as im on diazepam but Americans would call it valium. It's no big deal cos they are the same thing but it's expensive prescribing by brand names versus generic. Enough said!

[pbg98pbgpbg98pbg]

@Matt111333 ofcourse he waited 3 mintues, he did not want to be held responsible for Michaels death, even though he was. he was probably hoping to revive him or cover up the fact that he was responsible, then when he realized the guy was dead and that was the end of story, he gave in.

[pbg98pbgpbg98pbg]

@johnrussellCD5 That man knew exactly what he was doing. Micheal knew this thing could potentially kill him. He went to a black doctor because he knew no white doctor would do it for no amount of money. But take someone from the black community and offer him alot of money and beg him to do it for "Micheal Jackson" and consider it done. They both knew. We all know that doctor has deep deep regret now.

[chrisandalec]

It seems like everyone is missing the BIG question. Irregardless of MJ's medicine that he was currently taking and even the effects of mixing these medications.....the BIG question is this...How did MJ breathe while on Propofol? Is it even possible? I thought that the patient had to have artificial respiration during Propofol usage (also, I've know people to be "induced" with Propofol for extended periods of time and it didn't matter what other medicine the person had in their system??

LOVE,

C.

[jaccoh5]

@chrisandalec Good question, I was wondering that too. I thought when it is administered in a hospital setting, the patient always has respiratory support.

Does anyone know?

[chrisandalec]

Basic question to anyone trained in this field. How did MJ breathe if he were given Propofol? Isn't that impossible without assistance if one is having Propofol administered to their body?

Thank you and Much Love,

Chris in Indy