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asphyxia

[as-fik-see-uh] / æsˈfɪk si ə /


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The autopsy determined he died from asphyxia after aspirating on his own vomit, and that his death was accidental.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 15, 2025

In a statement read to the inquest jury, Home Office pathologist Dr Jennifer Bolton said Leah died from "traumatic asphyxia", but had "no natural disease".

From BBC Apr. 24, 2025

AP contacted the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and asked whether Rose’s teachings on positional asphyxia align with state requirements.

From Seattle Times May 14, 2024

These results highlight the need for early genetic testing in children with cerebral palsy, especially those with risk factors like birth asphyxia, to ensure they receive the right medical care and treatment.

From Science Daily May 7, 2024

Marshall Hall's "Ready Method" of treatment in asphyxia from drowning, chloroform, coal gas, etc. 1st.

From A Treatise on Physiology and Hygiene For Educational Institutions and General Readers by Joseph Chrisman Hutchison




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