What is the difference between choking and strangulation

Over the last 20 years, some prosecutors and doctors have continued to pay attention and gradually identified the kinds of harm caused by strangulation. They have shown that the absence of external signs does not mean there was no injury. Whether death resulted or not, only half of strangulation victims had marks on their necks, and only 15 percent of those marks were clear enough to photograph.

Not all injuries show on the outside; there can be internal physical injuries. In addition, there may be neurological damage from the loss of oxygen. Recognition of its seriousness has spread across the country, resulting in criminal laws specific to strangulation in at least 45 states, including New York, since The line is thin between causing loss of consciousness and causing death. Strangling another person comes right before homicide on a continuum of violence.

Strangulation that stops short of killing may still cause significant health consequences, both physical and psychological. Some examples that occur immediately include vision changes, ringing in the ears, swollen tongue, cuts and abrasions in the mouth, swelling of the neck, difficulty breathing, trouble swallowing, and other voice or throat changes. Neurological damage such as loss of memory, dizziness, headaches, vomiting, extreme weakness, involuntary urination and behavior changes can be the result of strangulation.

When a victim says she cannot remember what happened, law enforcement or family may be frustrated, thinking she is trying to protect her attacker. Treatment also depends on the age of the patient. Infant choking is treated differently than choking in adults and children older than 1.

Whether it occurs intentionally or accidentally, strangulation is when anything compresses the neck enough to restrict airflow to the trachea. Then, call An injury to the trachea may not appear to be serious right away, but swelling in the tissues around the trachea can lead to a secondary restriction of airflow a few minutes after the neck is free.

To view the original post click here…. In brazillian jiu jitsu, you learn how to choke people out with a belt or with your lapel, how is that different than using a bed sheet or clothes like inmates do to kill each other? Is it because inmates hold it longer or press harder or is it sometimes you can accidentally kill someone like in the movies when they go out right away?

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