Distribution of morphine in body fluids and tissues in fatal overdose.
Two cases of fatal overdose with morphine are presented. Large amounts of the drug were involved in both cases, one by oral ingestion, the other by intravenous injection. Morphine concentrations in various body fluids and tissues are compared to those in the literature.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D009020:Morphine / Q000032:analysis / Q000506:poisoning*; D012646:Self Administration; D014018:Tissue Distribution
D009020:Morphine