Assault-related anoxia and neck injuries in US emergency departments.

Bharti KhuranaJaya PrakashAnnie Lewis-O'ConnorWilliam GreenKathryn M RexrodeRandall T Loder

Published in: Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention (2023)

The study reveals a significant burden of IPV-related anoxia and neck injuries, highlighting the importance of recognising IPV-related strangulation. Comprehensive screening for IPV should be conducted in patients with unexplained neck injuries, and all IPV patients should be screened for strangulation events.

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