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Petechiae, Larynx, Trachea – Oh my!

  • Tara Godoy
  • March 14, 2014 at 8:45 am
  • Categories: Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Domestic Violence
  • Tags: airway, asphyxia, choking, esophagus, hyoid bone, larynx, petechiae, strangulation, suffocation, trachea
What is the difference between strangulation, choking and suffocation? Find out on our blog post here Read More...

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