thiopental

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thiopental (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A barbiturate C11H18N2O2S (trademark Pentothal) used in the form of its sodium salt especially as an intravenous anesthetic; and as a supposed truth serum.

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A normal dose of sodium thiopental (usually 4–6 mg/kg) given to a pregnant woman for operative delivery ( caesarian section ) rapidly makes her unconscious, but the baby in her uterus remains conscious. Source: Internet

FDA records first reported on Thursday by BuzzFeed News show that two shipments of sodium thiopental made their way to the Phoenix and Houston airports in late July. Source: Internet

Reportedly, thiopental has been shown to be superior to pentobarbital in reducing intracranial pressure. citation This phenomenon is also called a reverse steal effect. Source: Internet

For these reasons, only suitably trained medical personnel should give thiopental in an environment suitably equipped to deal with these effects. Source: Internet

Intravenous administration of sodium thiopental is followed instantly by an odor and/or taste sensation, sometimes described as being similar to rotting onions, or to garlic. Source: Internet

Kenneth Biros was executed using the single-drug method. citation The state of Washington is now the second state in the U.S. to use the single-dose sodium thiopental injections for death penalty executions. Source: Internet

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