Approach considerations for the management of strangulation in the emergency department

Approach considerations for the management of strangulation in the emergency department

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 for...

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Main Authors: Samuel J. Stellpflug, William Weber, Ann Dietrich, Brian Springer, Robin Polansky, Carolyn Sachs, Antony Hsu, Sarayna McGuire, Casey Gwinn, Gael Strack, Ralph Riviello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-04-01
Series:Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
Subjects:
airway
asphyxiation
carotid
choking
emergency medicine
strangulation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12711
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2688-1152

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