This victim who was inebriated had fallen off the bed unto the floor landing in this position with the body weight onto the neck. Positional asphyxia can occur when a person’s position prevents them from breathing adequately. This can occur through carelessness or as a consequence of an accident. An example would be someone who became intoxicated and fell into a breathing-restricted position.
Fig.1 Positional asphyxia.
Fig.2 Positional asphyxia can occur when a person’s position prevents them from breathing adequately.
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