Injuries & Mechanical Asphyxia · NEET PG Preparation Forensic Medicine
A 40-year-old man is brought dead after a violent struggle during which he was held down in a prone position with heavy weight applied to his back. A…
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A 40-year-old man is brought dead after a violent struggle during which he was held down in a prone position with heavy weight applied to his back. At autopsy, there are petechial hemorrhages in the conjunctivae, facial congestion, and petechiae on the visceral pleura, but no significant internal neck structure damage or hyoid bone fracture. What is the most likely cause of asphyxial death?
- A.Typical hanging
- B.Traumatic asphyxia
- C.Postural (positional) asphyxiaCorrect answer
- D.Choking
Solution
Positional (or restraint) asphyxia occurs when body position or external pressure interferes with ventilation, typically seen when an individual is restrained in a prone position, leading to progressive hypoxia and hypercarbia without necessarily causing significant neck trauma.
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