Injury resembling endotracheal intubation injuries ?: (A) Smothering, (B) Hanging, (C) Manual strangulation, (D) None of the above
Answer is C. 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.