Abstract
Asphyxia by suffocating gases, i.e. methane or carbon dioxide, is characterized by the
displacement of oxygen from inspired air. Thus, the cells are unable to receive oxygen and, as a
consequence, are affected by acute hypoxemic hypoxia. The brain suffers because of the hypoxemic
state, the subject become unconscious and then respiration arrest occurs, followed by cardiac arrest.
This is the physio pathological mechanism leading to death.
We report a case of a 35-year-old man found dead at home with his mouth containing a tube linked to
the domestic methane gas system originating from the wall, sealed with packing tape.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | N/A-N/A |
Rivista | THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FORENSIC MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2012 |
Keywords
- asphyxia
- methane gas