noun. an ultrashort-acting barbiturate utilized mainly as a pain reliever which can be delivered intravenously to generate near immediate unconsciousness. It might also be utilized as an antidote to overdosage of stimulants or convulsants.
noun. an ultrashort-acting barbiturate utilized mainly as a pain reliever which can be delivered intravenously to generate near immediate unconsciousness. It might also be utilized as an antidote to overdosage of stimulants or convulsants.