J Korean Med Sci.  2012 Dec;27(12):1451-1452. 10.3346/jkms.2012.27.12.1451.

Propofol Abuse in Professionals

• Lee J

• KMID: 2157965
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2012.27.12.1451

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Health Personnel/*ethics
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives/*adverse effects
Propofol/*adverse effects
Substance Abuse, Intravenous/*etiology
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Propofol

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