Approach considerations for the management of strangulation in the emergency department

Samuel J. Stellpflug; William Weber; Ann Dietrich; Brian Springer; Robin Polansky; Carolyn Sachs; Antony Hsu; Sarayna McGuire; Casey Gwinn; Gael Strack; Ralph Riviello

doi:10.1002/emp2.12711

Approach considerations for the management of strangulation in the emergency department

Samuel J. Stellpflug
, William Weber
, Ann Dietrich
, Brian Springer
, Robin Polansky
, Carolyn Sachs
, Antony Hsu
, Sarayna McGuire
, Casey Gwinn
, Gael Strack
, Ralph Riviello

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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)
Article number	e12711
Journal	JACEP Open
Volume	3
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12711
State	Published - Apr 2022
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

airway
asphyxiation
carotid
choking
emergency medicine
strangulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Emergency Medicine

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