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When the Anesthetic Left the OR: How Propofol Killed a Star
When the Anesthetic Left the OR: How Propofol Killed a Star
A surgical anesthetic meant for operating rooms became a nightly sleep ritual in a private bedroom, and one 25 mg IV injection ended a life - the coroner ruled the manner of death homicide. How did a board-certified cardiologist trained at the Mayo Clinic end up giving propofol without monitors, ventilators, or backup, and why did this arrangement persist until June 25, 2009?
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