Open AccessApproach considerations for the management of strangulation in the emergency department
Author(s) -
Stellpflug Samuel J.,
Weber William,
Dietrich Ann,
Springer Brian,
Polansky Robin,
Sachs Carolyn,
Hsu Antony,
McGuire Sarayna,
Gwinn Casey,
Strack Gael,
Riviello Ralph
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the american college of emergency physicians open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2688-1152
DOI - 10.1002/emp2.12711
Subject(s) - emergency department , terminology , medical emergency , medicine , variety (cybernetics) , computer science , nursing , artificial intelligence , linguistics , philosophy
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.