Which of the following is false regarding suspended animation -
Suspended animation is a state of apparent death in which signs of life are not found as functions of life are interrupted or reduced to minimum for some time. Resuscitation is possible. It can be voluntarily produced in yogis. Involuntarily it is seen in newborns, electrocution, cholera, shock, etc. It lasts for few seconds to half an hour or more. It can be revived by cardiac massage or electric stimulator and aificial respiration. Dr. Narayana Reddys Synopsis of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 27th edition pg.74.
Can be produced voluntarily
Patient can be resuscitated
It is state of apparent death
It usually lasts for 6 hours
Death and postmortem changes