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What is the definition or description of: propofol overdose?
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Propofol: Propofol is an injectable anesthetic medicine used to initiate anesthesia for surgery or other purposes such as intubation, deep sedation etc. Overdose may lead to cessation of respiration and cardio-vascular collapse and death. Michael jackson had such an event killing him.
Answered 9/14/2016
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