ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 September 2003
Page Count: 3

Inflicted Compressional Asphyxia of a Child
(Received 31 March 2003; accepted 21 March 2003)

Abstract

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.

Keywords:
forensic science, asphyxia, compression, restraint, inflicted injury

Paper ID: JFS2002433
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002433
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