Suffocation and asphyxia

1. Definition
Deberia distinguirse entre

2. the classic signs of asphyxia

2.4. Engorgement of the right heart and fluidity of the blood

The mere finding of any of the nonespecific features, without

4. Suffocation
Death caused by reduction of the oxygen concentration in the respiratory
atmosphere(formrerly called a "vitiated atmosphere"

Descompression, such as cabin failure of aircraft at high altitudes, causing a

dramatic fall in the partial pressure of oxygen
Fires
Carbon dioxide

5. Smothering
Death caused by mechanical occlusion of the mouth and nose
Fabric, impervious sheet, hand, plastic bag

11. Medico-Legal Problems(VIP)

Procedure
11.1. Crime scene(psyquiatric history, suicidal notes, clutter in room, broken
fornitures, suggesting struggle. signs of defense and struggle in the corpse)

11.2 Toxicological research(central nervous system depressant drugs)

11.3. Hanging in life(stuy if the vitality of neck injuries)
11.4 Careful autopsy