Sudden death from asthma

Deaths from asthma investigated by the Department of Forensic Medicine, The Gade Institute, University of Bergen during the period 1977–1986 were recorded. There were 11 cases with information in the police report of the use of pressurised bronchodilating aerosols prior to death. Seven of the victim...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Forensic science international 1989-07, Vol.42 (1), p.145-150
Hauptverfasser:	Morild, Inge, Giertsen, J.Chr
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Inhalation Adrenergic beta-Agonists - administration & dosage Adult Aged Asthma Asthma - drug therapy Asthma - mortality Asthma - pathology Beta-stimulating drug Death, Sudden - etiology Female Humans Male Middle Aged Pressurised bronchodilating aerosol Substance-Related Disorders - mortality Sudden death
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Zusammenfassung:	Deaths from asthma investigated by the Department of Forensic Medicine, The Gade Institute, University of Bergen during the period 1977–1986 were recorded. There were 11 cases with information in the police report of the use of pressurised bronchodilating aerosols prior to death. Seven of the victims were found with the aerosol in the hand or close by the body. Overdosage due to excessive inhalation were suspected in several of the victims. The possibility of side effects due to overuse is discussed. Other mechanisms of death are also discussed.
ISSN:	0379-0738 1872-6283
DOI:	10.1016/0379-0738(89)90207-7