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A comparative study of postmortem distribution and postmortem diffusion of tramadol in rabbits
Hongliang Su1,2, Lingxiao Wang1,2, Amin Wurita3
1School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, No. 56, Xinjian South Road, Yingze District, Taiyuan, 030001, China.
Scientific Reports
|January 30, 2023
Summary
Tramadol intoxication is rising. This study modeled postmortem tramadol distribution and diffusion, finding urine concentrations higher in distribution but lower in diffusion. This aids forensic identification in suspected tramadol poisoning cases.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Toxicology
- Pharmacokinetics
Background:
- Increasing global incidence of tramadol intoxication necessitates clearer understanding of its postmortem behavior.
- Previous studies lack detailed insights into postmortem distribution and diffusion differences of tramadol.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically investigate and model the postmortem distribution and diffusion of tramadol.
- To differentiate antemortem from postmortem tramadol administration using biological specimen analysis.
Main Methods:
- Development of postmortem distribution and diffusion models for tramadol.
- Quantification of tramadol concentrations in diverse biological fluids and tissues using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS).
Main Results:
- Postmortem tramadol distribution showed uneven concentrations, with significantly higher levels in urine compared to other fluids.
- Postmortem tramadol diffusion demonstrated a dosage-dependent increase. Fluid and tissue concentrations were similar, with urine concentrations generally lower than tissues and other fluids.
Conclusions:
- Quantitative analysis of both fluid and tissue specimens is crucial for forensic identification.
- Understanding the correlation between fluid and tissue tramadol concentrations aids in distinguishing antemortem from postmortem administration.
- Findings provide valuable ancillary data for inferring drug contribution in suspected tramadol poisoning fatalities.
