Pathophysiology of drowning

J Bierens, P Lunetta, M Tipton - Drowning: prevention, rescue, treatment, 2014 - Springer
Several chapters in this book have described in great detail the specific pathophysiological
aspects that may occur during drowning. This chapter provides an integral overview of the …

When bathing leads to drowning in older adults

M Guay, M D'Amours, V Provencher - Journal of Safety Research, 2019 - Elsevier
Introduction: Bathing is the most problematic activity of daily living for aging adults, and the
ability to perform it is influenced by physical capabilities that decrease with age. Drowning is …

Diatom and laboratory tests to support a conclusion of death by drowning

N Yukawa, E Kakizaki, S Kozawa - Essentials of Autopsy Practice …, 2013 - Springer
Among many laboratory tests for supporting a conclusion of death by drowning, the diatom
test is often regarded as the gold standard. However, opinions are divided on its usefulness …

Is the manner of suicide predetermined?–Gastric contents can reveal the truth

S Chattopadhyay, A Mazumdar… - … JOURNAL OF ETHICS …, 2016 - ijetv.org
Suicidal deaths have been reported from across the world in different communities, religion,
and socioeconomic groups. In the developing countries, irrespective of the reason for such …