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Standard toxicological procedures identified MDZ only in blood, urine and gastric content. A quantitative analytical method for MDZ and 1-hydroxymidazolam (1-OH-MDZ) was validated using protein precipitation, a phospholipid removal Ostro\u00ae plates and liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry. MDZ and 1-OH-MDZ were quantified in peripheral blood at 910 and 534\u2009ng\/mL, respectively, and superior to 2000\u2009ng\/mL in urine. Reported to the body weight, the dose, which was lethal, was estimated to be 6.7\u2009mg\/kg. The usual dose used in the intensive care unit is 0.03\u20130.3\u2009mg\/kg. MDZ intoxication outside of hospital is rare given the restricted availably of this drug in France. Nevertheless, MDZ under oral form remains available in several countries. Toxic MDZ blood concentrations are described after intravenous administration for anesthesia and are not suited for oral intoxication. 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