Citation

McHugh TP, Stout M. Ann. Emerg. Med. 1983; 12(12): 774-776.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1983, American College of Emergency Physicians, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6650947

Abstract

Near-hanging injury results in multisystem insult and injury. Acute or delayed respiratory complications can result in death. A survivor can suffer neuropsychiatric sequelae ranging from amnesia to a prolonged vegetative state. Treatment is directed toward ensuring cerebral oxygenation, lowering increased intracranial pressure, and treating respiratory distress. Psychiatric consultation will be necessary in long-term survivors. Patients should be observed for at least 24 hours after a near-hanging injury.

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