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by adimitrov 2284 days ago
Most methods of sedation will bring on respiratory depression as a side effect. It's the reason you need to be on a ventilator when you're having anesthesia.

Needless to say, a patient who wants survive what the OP describes shouldn't risk additional respiratory depression.

Disclaimer: I'm no medical expert. I may be talking out of my ass.