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Forensic Investigation of Methadone Concentrations in Deceased Breastfed Infants.
Journal of forensic sciences - 1 Mar 2016
Madadi Parvaz, Kelly Lauren E, Ross Colin J, Kepron Charis, Edwards James N, Koren Gideon
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There is a paucity of data to aid in assessing whether postmortem methadone findings in breastfed infants are clinically and/or toxicologically significant. Two cases are reported in which methadone was detected in deceased neonates whose mothers were enrolled in methadone maintenance programs and were breastfeeding. In addition to a complete autopsy and toxicological testing for alcohol, prescription...
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