Asyphyxia and hanging findings.

2018-01-11 15:54:58
I would like to know the difference in between asphyxia and hanging. The basic findings in both the cases.
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Asphyxia results when a process causes a lack of oxygen to the brain, unconsciousness, and death. ... Common causes of asphyxia include hanging, strangulation, drowning, or mechanical causes like compression of the chest or positional asphyxia. An extended period of hypoxia can result in brain death.
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