Key result
Controlling propofol as a scheduled substance is expected to dramatically decrease the incidence of its abuse and prevent accidental fatal overdoses among anesthesia providers.
Why the study?
Does controlling propofol as a scheduled substance reduce the incidence of abuse and accidental fatal overdoses among anesthesia providers?
Population
Anesthesia providers and individuals who abuse propofol
Comparison
Re-classification of propofol as a controlled… vs Propofol as an uncontrolled substance
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Re-classifying propofol as a controlled substance is expected to prevent many accidental deaths from overdose among healthcare professionals.
Does controlling propofol as a scheduled substance reduce the incidence of abuse and accidental fatal overdoses among anesthesia providers?
Re-classifying propofol as a controlled substance is expected to prevent many accidental deaths from overdose among healthcare professionals.
Gregory W. Stocks (2011) conducted a review in Propofol abuse. Propofol scheduling as a controlled substance vs. Uncontrolled propofol was evaluated. Controlling propofol as a scheduled substance is expected to dramatically decrease the incidence of its abuse and prevent accidental fatal overdoses among anesthesia providers.
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