Summary
This study analyzed eight filmed hangings.
Considering time 0 to represent the onset of the final hanging, rapid loss of consciousness was observed (at 8-18 sec), closely followed by convulsions (at 10-19 sec).
A complex pattern of decerebrate rigidity and decorticate rigidity then followed.
Between 1 min 38 sec and 2 min 15 sec, muscle tone seemed to be lost, the body becoming progressively flaccid.
From then on, isolated body movements were observed from time to time, the last one occurring between 1 min 2 sec and 7 min 31 sec.
As for the respiratory responses, all cases presented deep rhythmic abdominal respiratory movements (last one between 1 min 2 sec and 2 min 5 sec).
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This study analyzed eight filmed hangings.
Considering time 0 to represent the onset of the final hanging, rapid loss of consciousness was observed (at 8-18 sec), closely followed by convulsions (at 10-19 sec).
A complex pattern of decerebrate rigidity and decorticate rigidity then followed.
Between 1 min 38 sec and 2 min 15 sec, muscle tone seemed to be lost, the body becoming progressively flaccid.
From then on, isolated body movements were observed from time to time, the last one occurring between 1 min 2 sec and 7 min 31 sec.
As for the respiratory responses, all cases presented deep rhythmic abdominal respiratory movements (last one between 1 min 2 sec and 2 min 5 sec).
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