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¹Forensic Medicine Department, General department of Forensic Science, Dubai Police General H.Q., P.O. Box 39844, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. fbenemran@hotmail.com

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Summary

This case report details an accidental death caused by positional asphyxia in a heavily intoxicated individual. The man

Area of Science:

Forensic Pathology
Toxicology

Background:

Positional asphyxia, a cause of accidental death, occurs when an abnormal body position obstructs respiration.
Diagnosis often relies on circumstantial evidence and the exclusion of other pathological causes of death.

Observation:

A 50-year-old male, found deceased in a tire repair shop, had a blood alcohol level of 290 mg/100 ml.
The victim's body was discovered jack-knifed within a stack of three large tires.
Physical findings included facial congestion, conjunctival petechiae, pulmonary edema, and abrasions consistent with friction against tire rims.

Findings:

Autopsy revealed no significant trauma or pathology to explain the death.
The primary cause of death was determined to be accidental positional asphyxia.

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Alcohol intoxication was identified as a significant contributing factor to the victim's compromised state.

Implications:

This case highlights the fatal risks associated with extreme alcohol intoxication and precarious body positioning.
It underscores the importance of considering positional asphyxia in cases of unexplained death, particularly when alcohol is involved.
The findings emphasize the need for awareness regarding environmental hazards that can lead to accidental asphyxiation.