While Mrs. Katz's pacemaker will continue to deliver low-energy pulses at the time of her death, the heart muscle will stop responding. Mrs. Katz's decision to turn off her pacemaker at a time of her choice depends upon her own perception of how she wants to die. A cardioverter's presence raises other critical issues.
Vicodin can be detected in the urine for 3-4 days. A blood test can detect Vicodin for up to 6-48 hours. A saliva test can detect Vicodin for up to 3-4 days. Vicodin, like many other drugs, can be detected with a hair follicle drug test for up to 90 days. Vicodin contains hydrocodone, an opiate analgesic, used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Factors That Influence How Long Vicodin Stays in Your System. 1  Dose: If you take a higher dose, it tends to stay in the system for a longer duration. Meaning, a high dose extends the detection window. 2  Frequency of Use: When you use more frequently, it may accumulate in the body tissues. Thus, it will take a longer time to flush out of the body.