Asphyxial Deaths — Flashcards

The knot in a case of judicial hanging is placed _____.

What is the most useful autopsy sign in drowning?_____

_____ chloride test - A test to differentiate between freshwater and saltwater drowning, not widely used now.

What type of drowning is characterised by actual obstruction of the air passages by the fluid or water column entering?_____

Bruises or abrasion on the cheeks, around the mouth, lips or lesions within the lips or mouth may reliable indicate _____

In an inverted crucifixion, death occurs due to _____ asphyxia.

Weight required to occlude the trachea in hanging is _____ kg

Are petechial hemorrhages reliable indicators of the asphyxial process?

_____ asphyxiants include gases which produce significant systemic toxicity by specialized mechanisms

What is the cause of death in cafe coronary?_____