Fentanyl transdermal patch: The silent new killer?

Background: Transdermal fentanyl patches represent an excellent alternative for the treatment of chronic and cancer-related pain, but can lead to death due to their incorrect use or increasing abuse. Purpose: Present an overview of literature regarding fentanyl patch related fatalities. Methods: Lit...

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Main Authors: Martina Zanon, Eleonora Valentinuz, Martina Montanaro, Davide Radaelli, Lara Consoloni, Stefano D’Errico
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Forensic Science International: Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910720300530