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Methadone toxicity in infants: a report of two fatalities

verfasst von: V. Mistry, A. J. Jeffery, W. Madira, C. J. H. Padfield, G. N. Rutty

Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Ausgabe 2/2010

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Abstract

Fatalities in infants resulting from methadone toxicity are rare within the United Kingdom. We report two cases of fatality attributed to methadone toxicity in infants aged 3½ and 15 months of age, respectively. One of the two cases was also associated with diazepam ingestion. We discuss the difficulties with the interpretation of paediatric forensic toxicology and review the current literature related to methadone and diazepam toxicity in infants and older children.

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Titel: Methadone toxicity in infants: a report of two fatalities
verfasst von: V. Mistry
A. J. Jeffery
W. Madira
C. J. H. Padfield
G. N. Rutty
Publikationsdatum: 01.06.2010
Verlag: Humana Press Inc
Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Ausgabe 2/2010
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Elektronische ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-009-9138-0

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Methadone toxicity in infants: a report of two fatalities

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