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Biochemical Measurement of Neonatal Hypoxia
Published on: August 24, 2011
[Report on a methemoglobin-associated fatality]
Nikola Bungardt1, Lucia Pötsch
1Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Universität Bonn.
Archiv Fur Kriminologie
|January 16, 2004
Abstract:
An autoerotic fatality due to mechanical compression of the neck by a sophisticated construction used for breath control games is reported. The presence of signs of methemoglobinemia as well as an empty "poppers" flask found beside the passed indicated the use of volatile nitrites to enhance sexual pleasure. It was assumed that vasodilatation had caused a sudden unconsciousness with consecutive hanging.
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