Drowning in a child: accidental or neglect?
Faridah, M.N.; Khairani, O.
Medical Journal of Malaysia 58(5): 774-776
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283 PMID: 15190669 Document Number: 553246
We report the case of an infant who was found dead in the toilet of a nursery. Examination of the scene revealed an element of neglect in the care of the child. Postmortem showed evidence of drowning. Her blood sample showed a toxicologic evidence of alcohol exposure.