asphyxia

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Medical evidence heard during the new inquests stated that the victims who died from asphyxia at Hillsborough were likely to have been subjected to pressure that waxed and waned.

From BBC

The autopsy determined he died from asphyxia after aspirating on his own vomit, and that his death was accidental.

From Los Angeles Times

The autopsy determined he died from asphyxia after aspirating his own vomit, and that his death was accidental.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly all states have a Peace Officer Standards and Training agency that sets out what must be taught, so AP asked each commission whether it requires instruction on positional asphyxia.

From Seattle Times

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