title: [Death by erotic asphyxiation (breath control play)].
abstract: Most cases of sexual asphyxia are due to autoerotic activity. Asphyxia due to oronasal occlusion is mostly seen in very old or very young victims. Oronasal occlusion is also used in sadomasochistic sexual practices like "breath control play" or "erotic asphyxiation". If life saving time limitations of oronasal occlusion are not observed, conviction for homicide caused by negligence is possible.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Universität Bonn
authors.forename: Burkhard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Madea
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hagemeier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000473:pathology*; D001344:Autopsy; D062485:Breath Holding; D004882:Erotica / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006708:Homicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008398:Masochism / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010262:Paraphilic Disorders / Q000473:pathology*; D012448:Sadism / Q000473:pathology