🔎Fentanyl, a potent narcotic, is often found in contaminated street drugs.
💀Fentanyl overdose can lead to rapid death, especially when combined with other substances.
🏔️Exposure to subzero temperatures can cause hypothermia and lead to respiratory failure.
🍺Alcohol intoxication can contribute to reduced respiratory and metabolic rates.
⏰The toxicology report will provide more insights into the cause of death in these cases.
What is Fentanyl?
—Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid used for pain management.
How is Fentanyl ingested?
—Fentanyl can be ingested through various routes, including inhalation, injection, or transdermal patches.
What are the risks of contaminated substances?
—Contaminated substances bought on the street can contain dangerous substances like Fentanyl, leading to unknowing ingestion.
Can alcohol alone cause death?
—Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to respiratory depression and hypothermia, which can be fatal.
When will the toxicology report be available?
—The toxicology report usually takes 6 to 8 weeks for completion.
00:08Dr. Jeffrey Swisher, Chairman of the Departent of Anesthesiology at California Pacific Medical Center, discusses the possible drug overdose and the need for toxicology reports.
01:00Fentanyl is a highly potent narcotic that can cause rapid death, especially when combined with other substances.
02:39Drinking alcohol excessively can lead to respiratory depression and hypothermia.
03:56The cause of death in these cases is often a combination of drug or alcohol intoxication and exposure to subzero temperatures.
04:49The toxicology report, which will provide more insights, usually takes 6 to 8 weeks for completion.
