Break time. JP says they have matters to discuss.
Will probably know by end of break whether CM is testifying or not. Drop dead time for his decision is 11AM PT according to BethK
Break time. JP says they have matters to discuss.
This is the one time I hope Flanagan wins. :crazy: :innocent:
Flannegan is back to the graphs again. He is asking about free Lorazapam in the stomach at autopsy. Is this not outside the scope of this experts area of expertise?
Was it not established yesterday that witness was not an expert in graphs? LOL
ETA: How well the kidneys are functioning would be a factor.
What dose are they using for ativan in this scenario? I've given ativan / lorazapam a zillion times when a psych patient complains of being "up-tight", anxious, and when s/he are totally "out of control."
The state of sedation, regardless of pt's state prior to giving the med, varies widely.
Some patients go into a very deep sleep, with loud noises & other stimulation close by.. they sleep right through it.
Other patients are not affected at all by a 2 mg injection of ativan/lorazapam
This is where I find Dr. White to be tailoring his testimony for the defense. He simply glossed over the blood levels and just concentrated on the urine and IMO to mislead the jury and hoping they won't know that the meds in the urine would have lower levels because of no circulation.
Also noticed quite a bit of propofol in the liver and would also think it would be delivered to the liver prior to the urine, is that correct?
I don't know what is normal for these types of graphs but a 50% variability seems awfully high to me.
I was thinking about that and I wonder if it is because they are simulations run without complete data. They aren't based on any facts of when drugs were given, or even the amount. They are based on Murray's LE interviews which perhaps are true or not. So + - 50% is the best they can do. It blows my mind that these professionals can testify on these graphs though and no one has pointed out what that + - 50% means.
This is the tox report for propofol found in MJ's system.
I still do not understand why the urine would be used to determine how much propofol was given since once your heart stops beating or blood is no longer circulating it would never reach the urine. The blood levels are much higher which is what Dr. Shafer used to determine that more than 25/50mg had been administered. I hope Dr. Shafer explains it during rebuttal.
http://dearconradmurray.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Page50-Toxicology-Report-Summary2.jpg
Peace what do you think it is that Conrad Murray does not have to justify the amount of controlled substances given by providing records and left over drug that would account for his actions? Think maybe the Medical Board is waiting to nail him on this after the trial? I don't think MD's are exempt from the requirements for use/disposal of controlled substances.
Did the Judge say how long the break will be?