Naslov
Propane-associated autoerotic asphyxiation: accident or suicide?

Autori
Stemberga, Valter ; Bralić, Marina ; Bosnar, Alan ; Čoklo, Miran

Izvornik
Collegium Antropologicum (0350-6134) 31 (2007), 2; 625-627

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
autoerotic death; asphyxia; propane inhalation

Sažetak
Autoerotic fatalities refer to a death resulting from the participation in a sex-related activity designed to heighten sexual arousal. The overwhelming majority of these deaths are due to asphyxia, most often by hanging or ligature compression of the neck. Here we report a case of "atypical" autoerotic fatality in which death was not induced by ligature compression. Unusual death of a 24-year-old man, involving propane inhalation and plastic bag suffocation, is described. The special characteristics of propane gas as an asphyxiant agent are discussed, as well as its effect on the human body.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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