Abstract
The introduction of a transdermal delivery system for fentanyl means that it is now more readily available. We present the first documented fatality after intravenous injection of the contents of a transdermal fentanyl patch. Prescribers need to be aware of the potential for misuse of fentanyl patches.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Cutaneous
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Adult
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Analgesics, Opioid / poisoning*
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Blood Gas Analysis
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Drug Overdose
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Emergency Treatment / methods
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Fentanyl / poisoning*
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Heart Arrest / chemically induced*
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Heart Arrest / metabolism
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Heart Arrest / therapy
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Humans
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Injections, Intravenous
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Substance Abuse Detection
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Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications*
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Unconsciousness / chemically induced*
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Unconsciousness / metabolism
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Unconsciousness / therapy
Substances
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Fentanyl