Differentiating between a sudden unexplained death and homicidal asphyxia in an infant or child can be a daunting task. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the features of each entity focusing on ways to differentiate between the two. Specific case examples will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the key features of a sudden unexplained infant death and sudden unexplained death in childhood
Explore the difficulties in identifying a homicidal asphyxia death
Develop techniques to differentiate between a sudden natural death and homicidal asphyxia
