Journal Published Online: 01 March 1990
Volume 35, Issue 2

A Dextromoramide-Related Fatality

CODEN: JFSCAS

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 μg/mL of dextromoramide, 0.4 μg/mL of methadone, and 0.4 μg/mL of lidocaine. A serum alcohol analysis performed using headspace gas chromatography was negative.

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Brewer, E
New York State Police Crime Laboratory, Albany, NY
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Stock #: JFS12851J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12851J