Citation

Simon G, Rácz E, Mayer M, Heckmann V, Tóth D, Kozma Z. J. Forensic Sci. 2016; 62(3): 800-803.

Affiliation

Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, 12 Szigeti street, Pécs, H-7624, Hungary.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, American Society for Testing and Materials, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/1556-4029.13320

PMID

27907236

Abstract

Venous air embolism occurs when air enters the venous system. The main causes of venous air embolism include medical procedures, neck and head trauma, and injuries of the genitals. Self-induced suicidal (and intentional) air embolism is extremely rare. The authors report a rare case of a suicidal air embolism committed using a self-made tool composed of a plastic bottle and an infusion set, injecting nearly 2000 mL of air into the cubital vein. The toxicological analysis suggested that midazolam, together with air, was also injected into the circulation using the same bottle and infusion set.

© 2016 American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

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