TY - JOUR PY - 1995// TI - Suffocation from use of modified gas mask JO - American journal of forensic medicine and pathology A1 - Howard, J. D. SP - 140 EP - 141 VL - 16 IS - 2 N2 - We report a case of suffocation caused by use of a gas mask modified by the attachment of a plastic bag with evidence of halothane inhalation. Gas masks and plastic bags are sometimes used to aid in the inhalation of volatile substances. Improper use or modification of gas masks or other respiratory protection devices may result in asphyxial death.

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