Summary: Topic: Nonfatal Strangulation -Strangulation victims are 750% more likely to become a homicide victim. -Strangulation is not choking. Call it what it is. -External exam findings are often not present and do not rule out internal injury. -History is key. Look for neck pain, dizziness, vision/hearing changes, dysphagia, and SOB. -Most common internal injury is hyoid fracture. -Suspect strangulation? Get CTA neck. Neuro findings? Get non-con CT head + MRI brain. Summarized by Travis Barlock, MD PGY-1
