@article{ref1,
title="An unusual death involving a sensory deprivation tank",
journal="Journal of forensic sciences",
year="2010",
author="Lann, Meredith A. and Martin, Andres",
volume="55",
number="6",
pages="1638-1640",
abstract="Deaths involving sensory deprivation tanks are very rare. We describe a unique case in which a previously healthy 50-year-old woman apparently died while floating in a sensory deprivation tank at her residence. Autopsy failed to reveal definitive anatomical abnormalities pointing to the cause of death. A thorough scene investigation, full medicolegal autopsy to include toxicological analyses, and a complete investigation into the equipment at the scene, were conducted. Blood toxicologic studies were significant for the presence of ethanol (0.27%) and a mixture of over-the-counter sedating medications and prescription drugs. The cause of death was ruled as acute mixed drug and ethanol toxicity combined with probable environmental hyperthermia; manner was accident. This case report will help the forensic community understand the intended use of flotation tanks, as well as possible risks associated with improper use.  Keywords: Drowning; Drowning prevention <p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-1198",
doi="10.1111/j.1556-4029.2010.01469.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1556-4029.2010.01469.x"
}