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Exploring the Different Types of Asphyxia Deaths


Asphyxia deaths are a result of lack of oxygen reaching the brain due to various reasons. While some of these deaths may be accidental, others may be intentional and caused by people who intend to harm others. In this article, we will discuss some of the different types of asphyxia deaths and what causes them.
  • Postural Asphyxia
Postural asphyxia, also known as positional asphyxia, occurs when a person's body posture obstructs their airway, leading to hypoxia. This type of asphyxia is mostly accidental and can happen when someone is in a position that blocks their mouth or nose, or their chest cannot fully expand. This type of asphyxia can happen during sleep, while being restrained, or when under the influence of drugs.
  • Traumatic Asphyxia
Traumatic asphyxia occurs when a person's respiratory movements are prevented due to mechanical fixation of their chest. This can happen during stampedes, mining accidents, or tunneling accidents, where people are crushed and unable to move their chest. The most common sign of traumatic asphyxia is an intense deep purple-red color in the head, neck, and upper chest above the level of constriction.
  • Mugging
Mugging is a type of asphyxia that occurs during a robbery when the assailant restrains the victim's neck to prevent them from breathing. This can happen through the use of chokeholds, where the attacker uses their elbow or knee to hold the victim's neck. Sometimes, even police officers may use chokeholds to restrain suspects. However, this can lead to unintentional deaths, as seen in the cases of George Fleud and Erique Garner.
  • Sexual Asphyxia
Sexual asphyxia, also known as asphyxiophilia or autoerotic asphyxia, is an intentional form of asphyxia that people engage in for sexual arousal. This can involve cutting off oxygen to the brain by pressure on the carotid arteries or by other means. This practice is associated with masochism and transvestitism, and can be fatal if not done properly.
  • Burking
Burking is a form of homicide where the attacker sits on the victim's chest, covers their mouth and nostrils with one hand, and pushes their jaw upwards with the other hand. This prevents the victim from breathing and causes death. This type of asphyxia is named after William Burke, who committed this type of murder in the early 19th century.
  • Drowning
Drowning occurs when a person's body is submerged in a fluid medium, such as water, beer, wine, or some other chemical solution, preventing access of air to the lungs. This type of asphyxia can happen accidentally or intentionally, and is a common cause of death in cases of suicide and homicide.

In conclusion, asphyxia deaths can happen due to various reasons, some accidental and some intentional. It is important to be aware of the different types of asphyxia and their causes to prevent such incidents from happening. If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.


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