Citation

Emet M, Saritas A, Aslan S, Uzkeser M, Cakir ZG, Coskun S. Hong Kong J. Emerg. Med. 2010; 17(4): 384-387.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Medcom Limited)

DOI

10.1177/102490791001700414

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Hanging is a kind of strangulation that involves suspension by the neck. A case of near-hanging is reported. The patient was a 56-year-old man with incomplete hanging. His initial Glasgow Coma Scale score was 8. Mild elevation of cardiac biomarkers and hyperglycaemia were found. Hyoid fractures and a slight anterior dislocation of the C6 vertebra were observed. In near-hanging victims, all hypoxia-sensitive organs should be examined carefully. Notwithstanding the different types of hanging (complete vs. incomplete), all victims should be assumed to have cervical injury until proven otherwise.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; Suicide; male; Asphyxia; case report; suicide attempt; hanging; hyoid bone; article; Wounds and injuries; cervical spine injury; Glasgow coma scale; Neck injuries; hyperglycemia; skull fracture; vertebra dislocation; biological marker; Spinal fractures