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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | Forensic Science International: Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910720300530 |