Nader Kamangar

Nader Kamangar was a prosecution witness in the trial of Conrad Murray. He is a pulmonologist in Sylmar, California and is affiliated with one hospital. Pulmonologists treat ailments of the lungs and respiratory system. Kamanger said he used propofol daily for sedation when placing an endotracheal tube. It is the classic induction agent for deep sedation during painful procedures. It is the most common drug for maintaining sedation on patients on mechanical breathing apparatus. Doctors usually have to call an anaesthesiologist to administer it, someone who can maintain the airway and someone who can reverse the effects of the drugs. Kamanger also testified that Conrad Murray deviated extremely from the standard of care, consistent with Alon Steinberg's testimony.