Suicidal carbon monoxide inhalation of exhaust fumes. Investigation of cases.
The inhalation of automobile exhaust gases is a relatively frequent suicidal method. Two such cases of special interest to forensic pathology and toxicology have been introduced. In case 1, a suicide note disclosed the victim's mental state, the inside conditions of the car, and toxic effects of automobile exhaust. In case 2, a reconstruction experiment has revealed important factors for the investigation of the scene, such as the size of a vinyl hose, the conditions of connecting site of the hose with the exhaust pipe, etc.
D000328:Adult; D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D002248:Carbon Monoxide / Q000032:analysis / Q000097:blood; D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D013405:Suicide; D001335:Vehicle Emissions
D000393:Air Pollutants; D001335:Vehicle Emissions; D002248:Carbon Monoxide