Journal Published Online: 01 October 1986
Volume 31, Issue 4

Distribution of Morphine in Body Fluids and Tissues in Fatal Overdose

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Two cases of fatal overdose with morphine are presented. Large amounts of the drug were involved in both cases, one by oral ingestion, the other by intravenous injection. Morphine concentrations in various body fluids and tissues are compared to those in the literature.

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Chan, SC
Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Chan, EM
Provincial Toxicology Centre, Riverview Hospital, Port Coquitlam, B.C., Canada
Kaliciak, HA
Provincial Toxicology Centre, Riverview Hospital, Port Coquitlam, B.C., Canada
Pages: 5
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Stock #: JFS11930J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11930J