Journal Published Online: 01 November 1987
Volume 32, Issue 6

Caffeine Toxicity: A Case of Child Abuse by Drug Ingestion

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The case of a 14-month-old child who died of caffeine toxicity is presented. The evidence for prolonged toxicity associated with inappropriate delay in the seeking of medical care and the presence of various recent and healing injuries are diagnostic of child abuse. Fatal caffeine toxicity and child abuse by drug/substance administration are uncommonly reported. Relevant medical literature is reviewed.

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Morrow, PL
Vermont Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Burlington, VT
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Stock #: JFS11238J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11238J