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558 21 Miscellaneous Topics
Fig. 21.18 Amanwhodied
of cocaine-induced excited
delirium. Death occurred
many minutes following
subdual by police. During the
confrontation with police, the
manwasshockedwithan
electronic shock device, the
darts of which remain in the
decedent’s back
require physical contact with the victim, and most if not all of them contribute to
the physical and emotional stress of the ensuing struggle. Included here are various
neck holds as described in the asphyxia chapter (choke hold, carotid sleeper
hold), pepper spray, Mace, police batons, bean bag guns, various wrestling-type
maneuvers, including placement of the individual face down (on his belly), with his
hands behind his back, with or without one or more officers applying pressure to
his back, the “hogtie” position (face down, on belly with hands behind back and
tied to the ankles, which are in close proximity to the hands because the knees are
flexed), and electronic stun guns and similar devices (Figs. 21.18 and 21.19 and
Disc Images 21.24, 21.25, and 21.26). When respiratory compromise is considered
Fig. 21.19 Close-up of electronic shock device darts. It is important for pathologists to note the
exact location of the darts and their depth of penetration