Deaths during apprehensions of agitated persons. A review of proposed pathophysiological theories
The pathophysiology of sudden death during apprehension remains largely unclear. The most frequently discussed mechanisms are excited delirium, positional asphyxia, metabolic acidosis, acute and chronic drug abuse, and autonomic instability. As in most areas of forensic medicine, much of the knowled...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2014-06-01
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| Series: | Scandinavian Journal of Forensic Science |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/sjfs-2013-0006 |