Forensic Medicine Course: Adolescent Opioid Case Study and Toxicology Discussion
"Explore a case study of a 17-year-old girl with opioid dependence in a forensic medicine course session. Learn about the differences between poisons and toxins, exposure versus hazard, and toxic responses. Delve into toxicology references for a deeper understanding."
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Forensic Medicine Course 21st Feb2019 1stsession Supervisor: Dr.Khaldoon AlJerian Group 1 Presenter : Mohammed Alayed
Case A 17-year-old adolescent girl with a history of depression and opioid dependence, for which she was taking buprenorphine until 2 weeks earlier, presented to the ED via emergency medical services (EMS) after her father found her lying on the couch unresponsive and with shallow respirations. Naloxone was administered by EMS and her mental status improved.
Discussion: Difference between poisons and toxin ? Difference between exposure and hazard ? What is a toxic response ?
:References Simpson's Forensic Medicine, 13th Edition - Hayes A.W. (ed): Principles and Methods of - Toxicology. Raven Press. New York, 1986. https://www.mdedge.com/clinicianreviews/a - rticle/103540/toxicology/case-studies- toxicology-one-last-kick-transverse-myelitis
