Anaesthesia only to be administered by trained practitioners, recommends AAOMS
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) has weighed in on the scandal surrounding Michael Jackson’s death, supporting the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ recommendation that only trained medical practitioners should administer and monitor anaesthesia.
AAOMS members are licensed to practice oral and maxillofacial surgery in the US, having being trained in all aspects of anaesthesia administration during a surgery residency.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists recommends that: “Diprivan, or its generic name propofol, is a drug meant only for use in a medical setting by professionals trained in the provision of general anesthesia. Though the drug is often used for procedures requiring sedation, patients can have extremely variable responses to the drug and some patients can become completely anesthetized, including losing the ability to breathe. Diprivan should never be used outside of a controlled and monitored medical setting.”
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