What nurses need to know about non-fatal strangulation: Attacks involving airway obstruction are common in domestic violence. Here is practical advice on the signs and actions to take.

  • Published In: Emergency Nurse, 2023, v. 31, n. 6. P. 6 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Covell, Yvonne 3 of 3

Abstract

Non-fatal strangulation (NFS), which has been described as the domestic violence equivalent of waterboarding, can have serious implications for physical and mental health – as well as the safeguarding issues it presents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Emergency Nurse. 2023/11, Vol. 31, Issue 6, p6
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1354-5752
  • DOI:10.7748/en.31.6.6.s2
  • Accession Number:174978121
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