Case report on postmortem fentanyl measurement after overdose with more than 67 fentanyl patches

ConclusionWe were able to confirm the expected cause of death with an extensive toxicological screening in combination with the circumstantial evidence. We identified fentanyl as most important cause for the fatal outcome in this specific case and simultaneously contributed to the limited availability of knowledge on postmortem fentanyl concentrations.
Source: Forensic Toxicology - Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research