TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Suicidal smothering by rubber latex gloves and handkerchief
JO  - Journal of forensic sciences
A1  - Viero, Alessia
A1  - Cecchetto, Giovanni
A1  - Boscolo-Berto, Rafael
A1  - Viel, Guido
A1  - Montisci, Massimo
SP  - 268
EP  - 270
VL  - 61
IS  - 1
N2  - Asphyxial deaths are common in forensic practice, being sustained by a variety of mechanisms that cause an oxygen deficiency to the brain. Several classification models have been proposed in the literature, the most recent one being that of the International Network for Forensic Research Group (INFOR). This report describes an unusual case of suffocation where the obstruction of the airways was caused by a gag formed of three latex gloves and a handkerchief. The manner of death (differential diagnosis between homicide and suicide) and the different alternatives of classification are discussed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-1198
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.12891
ID  - ref1
ER  -