Left: Jackson; Right: Murray
An "anonymous official" spoke to the Associated Press, revealing that Dr. Conrad Murray administered the powerful anesthetic Propofol to Michael Jackson on the day that he died. The anonymous source also claims the the drug was used by Murray on Jackson as a sleep aid on a regular basis (which is not the intended use of such a drug).
Official word from the police is that Murray is not yet being charged with manslaughter, and that he is fully cooperating with investigation officials. Toxicology reports have not yet been released; however, investigators are operating under the assumption that Propofol caused Jackson's heart to fail.
Murray became Jackson's doctor in May and reportedly administered the drug intrevenously, with Jackson deciding what time to fall asleep with the aid of the drug and what time to awaken, dictating to Murray at what time to stop the IV.
Propofol slows breathing and lowers the heart rate and blood pressure. Because of such high risks, the drug is only to be administered in hospitals. Instructions for the d warn that patients must be continuously monitored, and that equipment to maintain breathing, provide artificial ventilation, and administer oxygen must be immediately available if needed.
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