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Report: Doctor Left Jackson Alone After Administering Propofol

8/13/09, 1:56 pm EST

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Sources close to the investigation into the death of Michael Jackson tell the Los Angeles Times the star’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, left Jackson alone in his bedroom after administering the powerful sedative Propofol the morning of Jackson’s death. The report indicates Murray felt comfortable leaving Jackson alone after administering the anesthetic as an insomnia treatment — and that Murray had given Jackson the drug repeatedly while under his employ — but when he returned from placing cellphone calls to family and employees, he found Jackson with just a faint pulse.

As Rock Daily previously reported, despite the fact that the results of the toxicology report remain sealed, authorities believe that Murray administered Propofol to Jackson in the hours before his death. An overdose of the sedative could cause a patient to stop breathing, which leads to a buildup of carbon dioxide buildup in the body that could result in sudden cardiac arrest. The question now, according to the LAT, is whether investigators can gather enough evidence to indict Murray on manslaughter charges.

Since a small amount of Propofol was found from Jackson’s home, authorities would have to prove that Murray was reckless when treating Jackson. The Los Angeles Times writes that Jackson was also taking other prescription drugs — as many as five doctors are being investigated, but Murray is the lone focus — further complicating the case. The raids of Murray’s Houston and Las Vegas offices were reportedly an attempt to see if Murray prescribed any other medication to Jackson that would possibly increased the effect of Propofol.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Jackson had been using Propofol for over a decade, which also hurts the manslaughter case against Murray. “When he accepted the job, he was not aware of any specific requirements regarding medications that Michael Jackson was taking or any addictions that he was suffering from,” Murray’s lawyer Ed Chernoff said yesterday, adding that after Murray moved to Los Angeles to be Jackson’s fulltime physician, “[Murray] realized that Michael Jackson had some very unusual problems.”

Daniel Kreps

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RealityCheck | 8/13/2009, 2:33 pm EST

Dr. Murray will be going to jail, probably for at least manslaughter. His own lawyer admitted in today’s LA Times that after administering Propofol, Murray left Jackson alone to go and make several phone calls. Google for “propofol package insert” to see for yourself all of the warnings connected with its use, for example: “Respiration will be depressed and must be monitored to ensure adequate gas exchange…should be given by those trained in anesthesia… Patients should be constantly monitored and facilities for maintenance of a patent airway, artificial ventilation and oxygen enrichment and other resuscitative facilities should be readily available at all times.” And doctors are cautioned it “should not be administered by the person conducting the diagnostic or surgical procedure…,” let alone a doctor who then leaves to make phone calls. That’s negligence resulting in death=manslaughter.

neio | 8/13/2009, 3:11 pm EST

propofol is used only in surgery rooms under strict monitoring only…by knowing all these ..this doctor who is cardiologist performed it in a house and didn’t monitor the changes….for what and for whom???or carelessness??

Dr Death | 8/13/2009, 3:37 pm EST

Guy should be given a medal of honor for icing the freak.

Going DOWN ! | 8/13/2009, 3:42 pm EST

He is going down for being greedy.

seek Gods Wisdom | 8/13/2009, 5:11 pm EST

Absolutely Reality Check! And isn’t it AMAZING how that Dr. can CALL everbody under the sun to COVER all the evidence to convict him… yet waited using LAME & criminal EXCUSES as to WHY he couldn’t call the Paramedics in time to give Michael a fighting chance to live!

The truth found out by CELL phone records will be that Dr. Murray was on the phone with his girlfriend down the street (who has his kid of his Adultery) and was ingrossed with arguing with her-as he’s proven irresponsible to all his wives and past children he refuses to Support; which cost the World our beloved Michael Jackson!
Now he can keep his PRACTICE in Prison where he belongs.
AEG should be somewhat responsible as well for their Negligence of providing such a doctor to trust Michael’s life with! Irresponsible with his OWN insures he”l be irresponsible with anyone! & all for the $$

transoniqjohnny | 8/13/2009, 5:30 pm EST

No one deserves to die in such fashion. Nevertheless, Michael Jackson was a pathetic drug addict and zombie who hid behind the skirts of medical whores in order to camoflage his puerile existance. Overwhelming, credible evidence points to the truth underlying this saga. His demise is neither shocking nor sad – merely predictable.

transoniqjohnny | 8/13/2009, 5:30 pm EST

Dr Life | 8/13/2009, 6:00 pm EST

No medals should be given to anyone who enables those with addictions, Dr Death. Get a life

Hey transoniqjohnny | 8/13/2009, 6:14 pm EST

Anything’s predictable when you “predict” it after it happens.

jon-paul | 8/13/2009, 6:14 pm EST

I certainly understand some of the bitterness espoused here; furthermore, I understand the contrary as well, as expressed by some of the commenters.

However, don’t you think its fair to be privy to all of the facts of this matter?

Two quick matters of interest: MJ had been using this particular drug for approximately 10 years. MJ also used and abused many other hyponotic drugs and of course narcotics, and the benzodiazpams.

Second matter: This method of dying is precisely what is used when a person has elected ‘assisted suicide’ as a means to an end.

Who are we, without facts or intimate knowledge, to condemn Conrad Murray? For all we know MJ may have requested this or perhaps more plausible is the notion of what else did MJ take in the 24 to 36 hours prior to his injection?

mary | 8/13/2009, 6:32 pm EST

Even though Michael Jackson may have wanted to use these drugs it is the MD’s responsibility to say “no” and also to monitor the patient with any administration. I am still so very sad about the loss of MJ…. I didn’t realize his passing would be so hard on me but it has been. His contribution to society has been so wonderful… he gave so much money to those in need. I do not believe the allegations that were made of him in regards to child molestation… those people were money hungry. I miss MJ.. he was bigger than life itself!

Sammi | 8/13/2009, 7:46 pm EST

No one can know what Michael’s life was like. He was an extraordiary individual. Everyone views him from their own point of view, which is not possible. Michael was too big for this world. I do believe he was innocent of the charges against him. Michael was pure and loving and giving. One reason he loved children is that they wanted nothing from him. They accepted him as the person, not the celebrity. No one can imagine what it would be like to be falsly accused of such horrific deeds. For anyone in their own community, it would be a nightmare. Here, with Michael, the whole world was watching and commenting and tearing him into pieces. It destroyed his soul, his core. Is it any wonder why he needed to medicate himself, why he needed to be put in an unconscious state. I am one that believes in personal responsibility, but in this case I don’t blame Michael one bit. He had every right to live his life as he saw fit. It was his face, his skin, his body. The tabloids would destroy him over and over. If there’s any lesson to be learned from his sad story (and there are many) it’s don’t buy into the bully mentality. People have feelings and can feel the pain of sheer meanness. Michael was a treasure and the world destroyed this beautiful treasure.

Pro-life | 8/13/2009, 9:30 pm EST

Everyone who praised Conrad Murray for killing MJ must be competing for dying under Dr. Murray’s care.

jmmowen | 8/13/2009, 10:50 pm EST

to all you people who dont like mj you will never know the truth.the news lies,the papers lie and its all jus for money.so all you people who think and belive they know everything your all fools.and i dont and believe you people will ever know wat mj went through.and you are not in position to condem him.he was a great singer and a very very talanted person no one can ever replace MJ not ever he was a special man.

hommy | 8/13/2009, 10:57 pm EST

Mj was my favourite singer.He was a very uniqe person.And now he is gone.I dont believe that it is the doctors fault that Mj died,i mean the man has a life too maybe it isnt lie yours but he has one,and its his personal battle,so i think that you should jus get over all your accusasions and live with the fact that GOD took him away from this cruel world and from you people who sit at home and critize

Michelle | 8/13/2009, 11:06 pm EST

I agree that Michael is an amazing soul. He helped as many as he could through out his life. He gave so much of himself, who can forget the child Farkus that was in need of a liver to save his life, and it was Michael who found one for him, saving this childs life. Lets mention the 39 charities that he supported. This man sang from his soul, listen to the lyrics to is songs, truly listen and one will see inside of the man beind the title King Of Pop. I do believe he was innocent of all charges. I sometimes sleep with my kids, and I too have water gun fights, and I am 33 years old, do you want to accuse me too? Michaels soul was innocent, all he wanted was love. I can not fathom being in his shoes, wanting love and all society could do was twist and turn every move I made into something negative, and I don’t blame him for denying media the interviews they wanted. Why would you want to invite someone in to have them turn everything you said around. No one has the right to judge another, what makes you so special to condem someone for something you dont agree with? Michael was an angel and society mocked him, so god has taken him home. I have to say shame on you to the people who mocked him, made fun of him, You were not in his shoes. You were not in the business at the age of 5 losing your childhood. As for this doctor. Manslaughter is not good enough, it should be murder. He knew what he was giving Michael. He knew it was not safe to use at home. He was thinking about the money, after all he was millons in debt, so he found his money bag. Yet he ended the life of another person, not caring, just seeing green. I hope and pray that this Doctor is punished for what he has done. He has robbed this world of an angel. He has taken from us a true loving soul. One that only asked to be loved and understood. RIP Michael you will never be forgotten. We Love You

miranda | 8/14/2009, 6:36 am EST

this doctor is an ASS it’s bad enough he was giving michael this stuff but to LEAVE THE ROOM!!!

OMG i’m so mad, he needs to be arrested and prosecuted, i hope he gets his ass beat on the streets

Fahmida | 8/14/2009, 9:53 am EST

Why dont he tell eveything once. means he is trying to hide the truth.

saizzle | 8/14/2009, 10:25 am EST

I dont listen songs but i read, watched about him a lot. He was such a nice & true soul who never give up. Always fight againt lie. God bless him.

sara | 8/14/2009, 1:15 pm EST