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Remember
- 7 - 10s is the average time to unconsciousness
- 15s of strangulation can lead to stroke
- 1 - 30s of strangulation can lead to cardiac arrest
- 4 - 5min of strangulation can lead to brain death
Law Enforcement Action
Establish if victim has been strangled:
If strangulation suspected:
If strangulation suspected:
- Get medics on scene if needed
- Take photos of: victim, assailant & ligature (if used)
- Complete strangulation worksheet
- Provide victim with educational material
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