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Positional asphyxia also known as postural asphyxia is a form of asphyxia which occurs when someone’s position prevents the person from breathing adequately. A significant number of people die suddenly during restraint by police prison (corrections) officers and health care staff. Positional asphyxia may be a factor in some of these deaths.

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