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“But this was not an asphyxial death. It is possible it had an effect, but it is not the primary thing that was impacting Mr. Fredericks.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2023

The second stage is termed the stage of collapse or the algide or asphyxial stage.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various