barbiturate coma

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barbiturate coma

Etymology: Ger, Saint Barbara's Day, Gk, koma, deep sleep

an effect of barbituric acid or its derivatives, which may be rapid-acting sedatives, hypnotics, and respiratory depressants. Barbiturate coma may be intentionally induced for the treatment of some neurologic conditions. Death may result from intentional or accidental overdosage.

barbiturate coma

Medical ethics The use of barbiturates–eg, pentobarbital, to induce a loss of consciousness, which has a 2º–'double' effect of inducing hypoxia and respiratory failure. See Euthanasia, Physician-assisted suicide.

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