: The simple presence of a drug in a reported lethal range does not automatically make it the cause of death if other significant findings (like trauma or natural disease) are present.
: There is no such thing as a fixed "lethal drug concentration"; a drug can cause death even below reported lethal ranges depending on the individual's circumstances. Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Exa...
: Emphasizes that drug concentrations should never be interpreted in a vacuum; they must be viewed alongside medical history, death scene details, and physical autopsy findings. Core Features and Content : The simple presence of a drug in
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: Explains the unique factors of postmortem toxicology, such as postmortem redistribution , where drug levels may shift in the body after death.