Fatal air embolism occurring during consensual intercourse in a non-pregnant female.
Death from air embolism during pregnancy has been reported following sexual activity, particularly vaginal insufflation. We report a death from air embolism in a non-pregnant woman during consensual penile intercourse, in a position with the pelvis elevated above heart level. Air is thought to have entered the veins via a vaginal laceration, which occurred during digital foreplay.
Sadler
D W
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University Department of Forensic Medicine, Dundee Royal Infirmary, Barrack Road, Dundee, DD1 9ND, UK.
Pounder
D J
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