Asphyxia, Fire, Electrocution, Drowning
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1. asphyxia Lack of oxygen in the blood leading to failure of cells to utilize oxygen properly
2. smothering Mechanical obstruction or occlusion of external airways (nose and mouth)
3. smothering by Hands, ligature, arm-locks, garrote
4. strangulation Complete obstruction of blood circulation in a given organ as a result of compres-
sion or entrapment; an emergency situation causing death of tissue.
5. suffocation reduction of oxygen in inhaled air
6. common sui- plastic bag over head
cide suffocation
method
7. choking Blockage of trachea (windpipe) due to foreign bodies or acute inflammation
8. foreign bodies Marbles/toys
Dentures
Food
9. common foreign grapes, grapefruit, steak, hot dog
offenders
10. acute inflamma- Insects, medication, peanut butter
tion common
causes
11. autoerotic as- achieving sexual arousal by suffocation, often by hanging oneself
phyxiation
12. Petechial hemor- Rupture of small venules due to rise in venous pressure; Less pressure for jugular
rhage veins (superficial), more pressure for carotid arteries (deeper)
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1. asphyxia Lack of oxygen in the blood leading to failure of cells to utilize oxygen properly
2. smothering Mechanical obstruction or occlusion of external airways (nose and mouth)
3. smothering by Hands, ligature, arm-locks, garrote
4. strangulation Complete obstruction of blood circulation in a given organ as a result of compres-
sion or entrapment; an emergency situation causing death of tissue.
5. suffocation reduction of oxygen in inhaled air
6. common sui- plastic bag over head
cide suffocation
method
7. choking Blockage of trachea (windpipe) due to foreign bodies or acute inflammation
8. foreign bodies Marbles/toys
Dentures
Food
9. common foreign grapes, grapefruit, steak, hot dog
offenders
10. acute inflamma- Insects, medication, peanut butter
tion common
causes
11. autoerotic as- achieving sexual arousal by suffocation, often by hanging oneself
phyxiation
12. Petechial hemor- Rupture of small venules due to rise in venous pressure; Less pressure for jugular
rhage veins (superficial), more pressure for carotid arteries (deeper)
13.
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