Forensic Drug Identification by Gas Chromatography- Infrared Spectroscopy . Award Number: 2008-DN-BX-K161 . Robert Shipman, Trisha Conti, PhD, Tara Tighe, MS and Eric Buel, PhD . ABSTRACT . The primary goal of the forensic drug examiner is the unequivocal identification of any controlled substance present in a drug exhibit. Most forensic laboratories routinely employ Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) as the preferred method for this examination.
Vasodepressor syncope is a common medical problem that can usually be diagnosed through an accurate history and upright tilt testing. In most cases, long-term therapy is not necessary, and the majority of patients experience a striking decrease in syncopal episodes following a tilt test and the ensuing reassuring explanation from their physician.
This sequence of events is called the vasovagal response, and it can cause you to feel weak, nauseous and even faint. In fact, it's the most common cause of fainting. When vasovagal response causes fainting, it is called vasovagal syncope. Vasovagal response is usually harmless.