Citation

Howard JD. Am. J. Forensic Med. Pathol. 1995; 16(2): 140-141.

Affiliation

Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7572869

Abstract

We report a case of suffocation caused by use of a gas mask modified by the attachment of a plastic bag with evidence of halothane inhalation. Gas masks and plastic bags are sometimes used to aid in the inhalation of volatile substances. Improper use or modification of gas masks or other respiratory protection devices may result in asphyxial death.

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