Dr. Malloy: Anna Nicole Smith's Death
UPDATED: 11:29 am CST February 11, 2007
Here's a look at the reports released so far about the death of Anna Nicole Smith. To analyze them, you have to read between the lines.
Anna died in her room at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Thursday. On the next day Dr. Joshua Perper, performed her autopsy and issued a report on the investigation to date. Here are the preliminary result:
No illegal drugs were found in her room.
The meaning of this is not clear. Anna's nurse, her bodyguard and Howard K. Stern had access to the room before the examiners arrived.
There was no evidence at autopsy of long term drug abuse.
This would mainly focus on injectable drugs.
There were no drugs in the stomach.
Drugs cab absorb quickly. Also, they may have been taken earlier and them followed by alcohol. Consider that potent drugs, such as morphine, come in liquid forms.
There was no evidence of large amount of prescription medications in the bloodstream.
Tests for multiple medications take time. Only a basic screen for the most common "overdose" drugs would have been available by Friday, when the medical examiner made the statement.
Some inflammation was perhaps seen in the heart. "Something which looks a little but unusual." If inflammation of the heart was present, the heart would be irritable and deadly arrthymias would be more likely.
What will happen now?
There will be microscopic examination of all the major organs. Complete results of the blood tests and toxic screens will be gathered.
A panel of medical specialists and law enforcement will review the results and issue a report.
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Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
Signs of a life-threatening reaction.
These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest;
fever;
itching; bad cough;
blue skin color;
fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Changes in thinking clearly and logically.
Too tired or sleepy.
Passing out, fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
Severe nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
Any rash.
I'm off to work.
I noticed before but keep forgetting to mention the fact that Perper said he found no pills in Anna's stomach...I thought she was on large amounts of flu meds, per Moe... So she wasn't...hmmm.
