asphyxia
Example Sentences
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"We received around 50 students, including several teachers, in a critical state of asphyxia," said Christophe Zigashane, a nurse in a neighbouring clinic.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The autopsy determined he died from asphyxia after aspirating his own vomit, and that his death was accidental.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2025
In a statement read to the inquest jury, Home Office pathologist Dr Jennifer Bolton said Leah died from "traumatic asphyxia", but had "no natural disease".
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2025
Among the states that responded, 10 said they did not require positional asphyxia training and 20 states said they do include that training.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024
Mention need hardly be made here of respiratory obstruction from defective or injurious qualities of the air, threatening or producing asphyxia.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
