Publications by authors named "Matrina J Schmidt"
J Anal Toxicol
October 2009
Article Synopsis
- - Cocaine is widely abused but is also used as a local anesthetic in medical procedures, particularly in surgeries related to the eye, ear, nose, and throat.
- - A 54-year-old man's death involved cocaine detected in his urine, but it was found to be from a medical procedure he had undergone, not from abuse.
- - A thorough investigation and review of medical records are essential to differentiate between illicit drug use and legitimate medical use to determine the accurate cause and manner of death.
