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Nasogastric tube as a means of attempted suicide: a case report
Author(s) -
Surgenor Lois J.,
Snell Deborah L.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
european eating disorders review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.511
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1099-0968
pISSN - 1072-4133
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-0968(199809)6:3<212::aid-erv246>3.0.co;2-2
Subject(s) - anorexia nervosa , eating disorders , harm , suicide attempt , psychiatry , psychology , medicine , suicide prevention , medical emergency , poison control , social psychology
People with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) have a significantly elevated risk of attempted or completed suicide. This paper reports the case of a 33‐year‐old woman in treatment for severe AN and self‐harm who used her nasogastric tube as a means by which to attempt strangulation. This demonstrates a novel, unexpected, and potentially lethal means of suicide. Amongst those at risk of self‐harm, use of nasogastric feeding regimes may require special precaution and supervision. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.