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Forensic Insights on Drowning Cases by Suryakumar Kilar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Drowning occurs when liquid enters the lungs and prevents oxygen absorption, leading to hypoxia, acidosis, and cardiac arrest. The primary causes of death are lack of oxygen to the brain and heart stopping. Freshwater drowning can cause hemolysis as fresh water enters the lungs and bloodstream, bursting red blood cells and altering electrolyte levels, potentially causing ventricular fibrillation or renal failure. Secondary drowning can occur up to 72 hours later due to lung damage from liquid inhalation.
- Author
- Suryakumar Kilar
- Language
- EN