The Toxicology of Methadone-Related Death in Infants Under 1 Year: Three Case Series and Review of the Literature

Volume: 62, Issue: 5, Pages: 1414 - 1417
Published: Jan 30, 2017
Abstract
Methadone-related fatalities occur rarely in infants under 1 year, with five confirmed cases in the literature. The interpretation of pediatric postmortem toxicology relies on adult data; however, infants have crucial physiological differences that may impact interpretation of results. Retrospective case review included scene investigation, interviews, autopsy, and NIH/CDC Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Reporting Form. Methadone...
Paper Details
Title
The Toxicology of Methadone-Related Death in Infants Under 1 Year: Three Case Series and Review of the Literature
Published Date
Jan 30, 2017
Volume
62
Issue
5
Pages
1414 - 1417
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