Abstract
Patients with a history of strangulation present to the emergency department with a variety of different circumstances and injury patterns. We review the terminology, pathophysiology, evaluation, management, and special considerations for strangulation injuries, including an overview of forensic considerations and legal framework for strangulation events.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | e12711 |
Journal | JACEP Open |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- airway
- asphyxiation
- carotid
- choking
- emergency medicine
- strangulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine