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Injury resembling endotracheal intubation injuries ?

A
Smothering
B
Hanging
C
Manual strangulation
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Manual strangulation Aefacts introduced between death and autopsy due to introduction of aificial airway - endotracheal tube/ laryngoscope: Damage to mouth, lips, gums, palate, teeth, pharynx and larynx - especially in difficult, hurried, emergency situations. Injuries to the larynx, fracture of the hyoid and thyroid corneae - may be difficult to distinguish from manual strangulation.

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