Intravenous Drug Use and Injection Site Associated Findings in Heroin Overdose Cases
Explore the common findings associated with intravenous drug use, specifically focusing on heroin overdose cases. Learn about acute venipuncture marks and blood around injection sites, as well as references to scientific literature for further study.
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King Saud University College of Medicine FORM321, 21/2/2019 Supervisor: Dr.Khaldoon Aljerian Group B3 Hussam Alkhathlan Khalid Alamri Presenter: Walid AlOrainy
Case Scenario A case of a man collapsed moments after injecting heroin into his arm. Acute venipuncture marks with blood around the injection site.
Discussion What are the most common findings seen in association between intravenous drugs and injection site?
Refrences Scientific references: Simpson's Forensic Medicine 13th ed. - J. Payne- James, et. al. (Hodder-Arnold, 2011) Case reference: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.23907 /2017.006
