George Poisons

An Introduction for Forensic Investigators
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-4987-0383-3
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 406 Seiten

A unique book on recognition and investigation

of criminal poisoning for investigators

of all backgrounds and stages of their careers.

Poisons: An Introduction for Forensic Investigators is a concise yet comprehensive overview of toxicants and unanticipated circumstances in which poisoning occurs. This book expands awareness of poisoning possibilities, heightens recognition of the toxic potential of many substances, and provides information to aid in focusing investigations.

Poisons discusses life-threatening toxic substances and agents that modify behavior to achieve criminal goals. These include drugs that facilitate sexual assaults and robberies, and those found in medical child abuse and drug-product tampering.

More than 230 case studies illustrate both unintentional and intentional poisoning and highlight situations where poisoning may not immediately be apparent. Information is included in pertinent criminal poisoning cases to illustrate the temperament of poisoners, their relationship to victims, their basis for poison selection, and their method of administration.

Since Poisons is written by a single author, the discussions, format, educational level, and terminology remain consistent to aid crime scene investigators, homicide detectives, forensic scientists, death investigators, toxicologists, medical examiners, attorneys, and students. The book's more than 650 references are an asset to frame knowledge as well as a resource to return to again and again.

Autoren/Hrsg.

George, David J.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie, Toxikologie
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Rechtsmedizin, Forensik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I. Poison

1. Poison and Poisoning

2. Poison Exposure

3. Poison Absorption

4. Poison Biodisposition

5. Poison Detection

6. Poisoning Treatment

Part II. Potential Poisons

7. Arsenic

8. Carbon Monoxide

9. Cyanide

10. Ethylene Glycol

11. Nicotine

12. Strychnine

13. Thallium

14. Aspirin

15. Acetaminophen

16. Alcohol

17. Opioids

18. Antidepressants

19. Benzodiazepines

20. Stimulants

21. Emerging Recreational Psychotropics

22. Food Poisoning

23. Plants and Mushrooms

24. Pesticides

Part III. Poisoning

25. Accidental Poisoning

26. Suicidal Poisoning

27. Homicidal Poisoning

28. Poisonous Women

29. Healthcare Serial Poisoners

30. Hospitalized Patients Poisoned by Visitors

31. Medical Child Abuse and Homicide

32. Drug Abuse Fatalities

33. Celebrity Drug Deaths

34. Drug-Facilitated Crimes

35. Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault

36. Drug Product Tampering

37. Assassination

38. Multiple Victim Poisonings

Appendices

Über Autor(innen)

David J. George, Ph.D. is a clinical toxicologist and general pharmacologist with broad interests and extensive experience in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry.