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A pediatric fatality due to accidental hydromorphone ingestion

F. Lee CantrellCalifornia Poison Control System, San Diego Division, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA; Correspondence[email protected]
,
James SherrardCounty of San Diego Medical Examiner’s Department, San Diego, CA, USA
,
Michael AndradeCounty of San Diego Medical Examiner’s Department, San Diego, CA, USA
,
Bethann SchaberCounty of San Diego Medical Examiner’s Department, San Diego, CA, USA
&
Iain M. McIntyreCounty of San Diego Medical Examiner’s Department, San Diego, CA, USA
Pages 60-62 | Received 25 Jul 2016, Accepted 07 Oct 2016, Published online: 24 Oct 2016

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