| Asphyxiation by occlusion of nose and mouth by duct tape: two unusual suicides. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19737336 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The most recent U.S. statistics (2005) determined that 22.2% of suicides are by suffocation. This number likely includes suicidal hanging. Based on previous reports the majority of nonhanging suicidal asphyxiations are accomplished by securing a plastic bag over the head. We report two instances of a far less common method of suicidal asphyxiation, occlusion of the nose and mouth by duct tape. One was a 47-year-old man with a history of paranoid schizophrenia with suicidal ideation and the other was a 52-year-old man who was depressed due to gambling debts. The value of scene investigation, including review of available video surveillance to determine the manner of death is highlighted. |
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Authors:
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Stephen deRoux; Beverly Leffers |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2009-09-08 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of forensic sciences Volume: 54 ISSN: 1556-4029 ISO Abbreviation: J. Forensic Sci. Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-02 Completed Date: 2010-01-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375370 Medline TA: J Forensic Sci Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1453-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner and Department of Forensic Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA. sderoux@ocme.nyc.gov |
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Airway Obstruction
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etiology* Asphyxia / etiology* Forensic Medicine Humans Male Middle Aged Mouth Nose Suicide* |
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