Fatal intravenous misuse of transdermal fentanyl.
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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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Australia
دوره 177 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002