Peripheral postmortem redistribution of morphine

摘要: It is known that postmortem drug concentrations can vary depending on the sampling site and that, in general, central sites have higher than do peripheral sites. has also been suggested clamping femoral vessel before drawing sample may eliminate possible contribution from Morphine a commonly prescribed encountered opiate medication often found examinations, both as cause of death an incidental finding. important to understand degree redistribution morphine whether ensure correct interpretation concentrations. were evaluated clamped unclamped vein blood samples at 3 different times autopsy, no significant change either or concentration was seen over time. Furthermore, difference between any period. Therefore, it be concluded for morphine, not show within first 24 hours after bodies kept refrigerated 4°C.