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E-cigarettes, e-liquids and drug vaping – forensic perspectives on electronic nicotine delivery systems

Publication date: 26.03.2024

Problems of Forensic Sciences, 2023, 135, pp. 239-254

https://doi.org/10.4467/12307483PFS.23.014.19430

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Maciej Kycler
Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
, Poland
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Szymon Rzepczyk
Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
, Poland
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Jacob van der Veer
Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
, Poland
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Paweł Świderski
Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
, Poland
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Czesław Żaba
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
, Poland
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Titles

E-cigarettes, e-liquids and drug vaping – forensic perspectives on electronic nicotine delivery systems

Abstract

Electronic cigarettes are devices that produce an aerosol by heating e-liquid. Their history can be traced back to the 20th century but their popularity exponentially increased in the 21st century. Multiple generations and types of e-cigarettes are available on the market with an astounding choice of e-liquids. They gained popularity in almost all countries and among all age groups. The regulation concerning them varies drastically across the world. The health impact is still not fully understood. Although e-cigarettes contain less toxic substances compared to regular cigarettes their use is still not harmless. Some studies suggest a correlation between e-cigarettes and cardiovascular diseases and a potential cancer risk. However, the most noticeable is the effect on the respiratory system. There have been reported cases of fatal respiratory failure caused by e-cigarette use. There has been an increased interest in using e-cigarettes for recreational drug use, notably cannabinoids. E-liquids have been used in suicide attempts. They are usually ingested causing potentially lethal poisoning. Furthermore, lung biopsy and extensive medical history analysis should be the cornerstone of forensic examination of deaths involving e-cigarettes.

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Information: Problems of Forensic Sciences, 2023, 135, pp. 239-254

Article type: Original article

Titles:

English:
E-cigarettes, e-liquids and drug vaping – forensic perspectives on electronic nicotine delivery systems
Polish: E-papierosy, e-liquidy i waporyzacja narkotyków – perspektywy medycyny sądowej dotyczące elektronicznych systemów dostarczania nikotyny

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Maciej Kycler
Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
, Poland
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Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Poland

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Szymon Rzepczyk
Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
, Poland
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Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Poland

Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Poland

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Paweł Świderski
Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
, Poland
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Department of Forensic Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Poland

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Czesław Żaba
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
, Poland
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Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Poland

Published at: 26.03.2024

Received at: 08.08.2023

Accepted at: 10.10.2023

Article status: Open

Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0  licence icon

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Maciej Kycler (Author) - 20%
Szymon Rzepczyk (Author) - 20%
Jacob van der Veer (Author) - 20%
Paweł Świderski (Author) - 20%
Czesław Żaba (Author) - 20%

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Kycler M, Rzepczyk S, van der Veer J, Świderski P, Żaba C. E-cigarettes, e-liquids and drug vaping – forensic perspectives on electronic nicotine delivery systems. Problems of Forensic Sciences. 2024;2023 (135): 239-254

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