Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, failed to tell paramedics at the scene that he had administered the powerful painkiller propofol to the singer, according to a report
Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, failed to tell paramedics at the scene that he had administered the powerful painkiller propofol to the singer, according to a report
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Dr Murray has pleaded not guilty.
According to the Emergency Service Medical Report, the singer had already flat-lined by the time paramedics arrived at his home and Dr Murray insisted he be taken to hospital.
The report showed that when paramedics arrived, Dr Murray had attached a drip to Jackson's left leg, but the singer had no pulse and his pupils were dilated.
Paramedics twice used drugs to try to start the heart. They also tried to re-start breathing. The attempts failed and he was taken to hospital by ambulance.
According to the report, Dr Murray told paramedics Jackson had taken a sedative and fluids to rehydrate him after a sleepless night. Dr Murray later told the police he had also given Jackson propofol to help him sleep.
The Los Angeles coroner cited propofol as the cause of Jackson's death, with other drugs as contributing factors.
Propofol, usually given before surgery, is to be administered by an anaesthetist. Dr Murray's counsel has said that nothing the doctor gave Jackson should have killed him.
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