Title of article :
An Autopsy Case of Drowning Under the Influence of Etizolam: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Takei ، Sella Department of Forensic Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Kagawa University , Kinoshita ، Hiroshi Department of Forensic Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Kagawa University , Jamal ، Mostofa Department of Forensic Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Kagawa University , Yamashita ، Tadayoshi Department of Forensic Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Kagawa University , Tanaka ، Etsuko Department of Forensic Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Kagawa University , Kawahara ، Sachiko Department of Forensic Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Kagawa University , Abe ، Hiroko Bio Design Inc , Kimura ، Shoji Department of Forensic Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Kagawa University
Abstract :
A fatal case of drowning under the influence of etizolam is presented. Quantitative toxicological analysis revealed etizolam concentrations of 0.50 µg/mL and 0.068 µg/mL in femoral venous blood and urine, respectively. According to the autopsy findings, the results of toxicological examinations, and the investigation by the authorities, it is concluded that the cause of death is drowning under the influence of etizolam.
Keywords :
Etizolam , Poisoning , Drowning , Forensic toxicology
Journal title :
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
Journal title :
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
