Inflicted Compressional Asphyxia of a Child

Compressional or traumatic asphyxia is a well recognized entity to most forensic pathologists. The vast majority of reported cases have been accidental. The case reported here describes the apparent inflicted compressional asphyxia of a small child. A review of mechanisms and related controversy reg...

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 2003-09, Vol.48 (5), p.1-3
Main Author: Kohr, RM
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asphyxia - etiology
Asphyxia - pathology
Casts, Surgical
Child, Preschool
Female
Forensic Medicine
Forensic sciences
Humans
Injuries
Restraint, Physical
Suffocation
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Summary:Compressional or traumatic asphyxia is a well recognized entity to most forensic pathologists. The vast majority of reported cases have been accidental. The case reported here describes the apparent inflicted compressional asphyxia of a small child. A review of mechanisms and related controversy regarding proposed mechanisms is discussed.
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1520/JFS2002433