Forensic toxicology; proceedings of a symposium held at the Chemical Defence Establishment, Porton Down, 29-30 June 1972. Edited by Bryan Ballantyne

Forensic Toxicology presents the legal and medical aspects of the detrimental effects of chemicals on humans. This book discusses the immediate and long-term consequences of accident or deliberate poisoning, the detection of such poisoning, and the interpretation of the possible importance of demonstrating exogenous substances in biological fluids and tissues. Organized into 14 chapters, this compilation of papers begins with an overview of the fundamental procedure and interpretation in forensic toxicology. This text then examines the ways in which enzymes may be used in the analysis of drugs. Other chapters consider the equipment and reagents required in the rapid tests for drugs in urine. This book presents as well barbiturate poisoning from the viewpoint of the forensic pathologist performing the post mortem over the cause of death. The final chapter deals with further advances in forensic toxicology. This book is a valuable resource for general practitioners, forensic toxicologists, forensic pathologists, and police officers. Content: Front Matter , Page i Copyright , Page ii Dedication , Page iii Preface , Page iv , BRYAN BALLANTYNE Contributors , Pages vi-vii Methodology and Interpretation in Forensic Toxicology , Pages 1-7 , A.S. CURRY The Use of Enzymes in the Detection of Drugs , Pages 8-27 , A.C. MOFFAT Rapid Tests for Drugs in Urine , Pages 28-36 , E.G.C. CLARKE Post-mortem Diagnosis of Barbiturate Poisoning , Pages 37-51 , D.J. GEE, R.A. DALLEY, M.A. GREEN, L.A. PERKIN Post-mortem Morphine and Methadone Levels , Pages 52-58 , ANN E. ROBINSON Hallucinogens , Pages 59-78 , R.W. BRIMBLECOMBE Anticholinesterases: Some Problems in Understanding Their Effects in Whole Animals , Pages 79-85 , J.M. BARNES Paraquat Poisoning , Pages 86-98 , K. FLETCHER The Forensic Diagnosis of Acute Cyanide Poisoning , Pages 99-113 , BRYAN BALLANTYNE Interpretation of Carbon Monoxide Levels Found at Post-mortem , Pages 114-120 , D.J. BLACKMORE Clinical and Biochemical Effects of Lead , Pages 121-134 , A.D. BEATTIE Screening for Lead Absorption , Pages 135-142 , M.H.P. SAYERS The Comparative Toxicity of Mercury Compounds , Pages 143-148 , P. LESLEY BIDSTRUP The Future for Forensic Toxicology , Pages 149-151 , FRANCIS E. CAMPS Index , Pages 153-157