[The results of forensic chemical research in poisoning by barbituric acid derivatives].

Presents the results of forensic chemical analysis of organs from corpses of subjects dead from barbiturate poisoning at the site of death and at specialized hospitals during rendering specialized medical care. Results of animal experiments are presented. The possibility of detecting long-acting barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital) 7 to 9 days after the beginning of detoxifying therapy has been demonstrated. A reliable reduction of phenobarbital concentration with prolongation of life after poisoning is detected only in investigation of experimental animal organs.