TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Petechial hemorrhages and ethanol in deaths from intoxication
JO  - Journal of forensic sciences
A1  - Flaagøy, Siren Helen
A1  - Morild, Inge
A1  - Maehle, Bjørn Ove
A1  - Lilleng, Peer Kaare
SP  - 1266
EP  - 1269
VL  - 61
IS  - 5
N2  - Petechiae in conjunctivae and in the palpebrae/skin of the eyelids are of particular interest for the forensic pathologist, because of their association with pressure on the neck. They have been described in the eyelids of intoxicated persons both in case reports and in text books of forensic pathology. We studied 590 deaths caused by intoxication, and 75 had petechiae either in the conjunctivae, the eyelids, or in both locations. We examined the influence of drugs and ethanol on the location of the petechial hemorrhages in these deaths. Deaths with ethanol in blood and in urine/vitreous humor more often had petechiae in both locations than those without. This association was statistically significant, independent of body position and livor mortis. No association between the location of petechiae, medicinal drugs, or narcotics was found. These results suggest that ethanol may contribute to the development of petechial hemorrhages in deaths from intoxication.<br><br>© 2016 American Academy of Forensic Sciences.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-1198
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.13143
ID  - ref1
ER  -