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Podcast #257: Strangulation
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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Educational Pearls Strangulation is common in cases of domestic violence and sexual assault, and it is associated with higher mortality People who have been strangled have a higher rate of stroke due to vascular damage to carotid artery Only 50% of people who die from strangulation show external signs of trauma CTA should be done in all those who experience LOC or incontinence from strangulation 50-60sec of strangulation is all that is required to produce LOC References: http://epmonthly.com/article/clinical-focus-strangulation-and-hanging-injuries/
Released:
Oct 4, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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