Asphyxiation by Occlusion of Nose and Mouthby Duct Tape:: Two unusual suicides
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Stephen deRoux [1] ; Beverly Leffers [1]
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[1] New York University School of Medicine
New York University School of Medicine
Estados Unidos
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- Localización: Journal of forensic sciences, ISSN-e 1556-4029, ISSN 0022-1198, Vol. 54, Nº. 6, 2009, págs. 1453-1455
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
The most recent U.S. statistics (2005) determined that 22.2% of suicides are by suffocation. This number likely includes suicidalhanging. Based on previous reports the majority of nonhanging suicidal asphyxiations are accomplished by securing a plastic bag over the head. Wereport 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-oldman 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
