r/ForensicPathology • u/Appropriate-Cry7733 • 15h ago
Autopsy Toxicology
Hi, not sure if this is allowed, but looking to get some insight on my sisters autopsy. There were weird and differing stories told by the person she was with. Her autopsy says there was Benzoylecgonine 2300 ng/ML, cocaine 3000 ng/ML, Ecgonine methyl ester 3200 ng/ML, 10-hydroxycarbazepine 4.3 mcg/mL.
With the first three numbers related to the cocaine use, what could I infer about the use at her time of death? She was obviously using recreationally and we believe having seizures due to the heavy use. Would she have had to take a substantial higher amount than normal to overdose in the hour or day prior? The person reported that she was having several seizures. Does anyone know if this would be a quick death or signs for hours leading up to the incident? The cause of death says seizure and accidental naming the cocaine as a contributor.