Forensic Research Progress on Postural Asphyxia

doi:10.12116/j.issn.1004-5619.2020.400813

Abstract

Abstract:

In recent years, the increase in the number of cases of postural asphyxia has gradually attracted the attention and discussion of forensic scientists domestically and internationally, but a systematic, comprehensive and recognized expert consensus and identification standard has not been established at home and abroad. This paper reviews the case characteristics, occurrence, mechanism of death, and identification criteria of postural asphyxia, to provide reference for future research.

Key words: forensic pathology, postural asphyxia, review

CLC Number:

DF795.1

Hong-bo PAN, Ming-jie LI, Shi-hua HU, Gang CHEN. Forensic Research Progress on Postural Asphyxia[J]. Journal of Forensic Medicine, 2022, 38(3): 396-399.

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