A dextromoramide-related fatality |
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| Authors: | E Brewer |
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| Institution: | New York State Police Crime Laboratory, Albany. |
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| Abstract: | A 38-year-old man was found in his car suffering from a heart attack. Serum analysis by capillary gas chromatography and mass spectrometry confirmed the presence of dextromoramide (Palfium), methadone, and lidocaine. The serum concentrations at admission to the hospital were: 1.9 micrograms/mL of dextromoramide, 0.4 micrograms/mL of methadone, and 0.4 micrograms/mL of lidocaine. A serum alcohol analysis performed using headspace gas chromatography was negative. |
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