TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1991//
TI  - Death from auto-erotic asphyxiation in a long-term psychiatric setting
JO  - Perspectives in psychiatric care
A1  - Cosgray, R. E.
A1  - Hanna, V.
A1  - Fawley, R.
A1  - Money, M.
SP  - 21
EP  - 24
VL  - 27
IS  - 1
N2  - Death from auto-erotic asphyxiation is a startling phenomenon that is on the rise both in the general population and within psychiatric facilities. While these auto-erotic behaviors may lead to death, it is seldom the client's intention to do harm; rather, the intent is to heighten masturbatory sensations. After describing this phenomenon, the authors discuss implications for nursing care.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0031-5990
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -