Full Description
This third volume in the Forensic Pathology Atlases: Causes of Death Series provides an overview of the types, mechanisms, and physical findings associated with deaths involving asphyxia. Asphyxia and Drowning serves as a basic framework for an extensive pictorial representation of findings associated with these types of deaths. It helps the reader to gain a better understanding of the processes leading to asphyxiation, to recognize the associated physical findings, and better appreciate the difficulties in evaluating asphyxiation deaths.
Contents
Preface; Asphyxia and Drowning; Introduction; Mechanical Asphyxia; Vitiated Atmosphere; Smothering; Choking; Airway Swelling and Obstruction; Neck Compression; Hanging; Strangulation; Manual Strangulation; igature Strangulation; Yoking; Chest Compression; Postural (Positional) Asphyxia; Miscellaneous; Chemical Asphyxia; Carbon Monoxide; Cyanide; Drowning