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Strangulation
Strangling can be divided into three general types according to the mechanism used:
Strangling is compression of the neck that may lead to unconsciousness or death by causing an increasingly hypoxic state in the brain. Fatal strangling typically occurs in cases of violence, accidents, and as the auxiliary lethal mechanism in hangings in the event the neck does not break. Strangling does not have to be fatal; limited or interrupted strangling is practiced in erotic asphyxia, in the choking game, and is an important technique in many combat sports and self-defense systems.
Hanging—Suspension from a cord wound around the neck. Ligature strangulation—Strangulation without suspension using some form of cord-like object called a garrote. Manual strangulation—Strangulation using the fingers or other extremity
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Manual strangulation (also known as “throttling” in the UK) refers to strangling with the hands, fingers, or other extremities (sometimes also with blunt objects such as batons). In violence, this type of strangling is mostly done by men against women rather than against another man, because it generally requires disparity in physical strength between the assailant and the victim.Depending on how the strangling is performed, it may compress the airway, interfere with the flow of blood in the neck, or work as a combination of the two. Consequently, manual strangulation may damage the larynx, and fracture the hyoid or other bones in the neck.In cases of airway compression, manual strangling leads to the frightening sensation of air hunger and may induce violent struggling.
Ligature strangulation refers to strangling with some form of cord such as rope, wire, or shoe laces, either partially or fully circumferencing the neck. Even though the mechanism of strangulation is similar, it is usually distinguished from hanging by the strangling force being something other than the person’s own bodyweight. Incomplete occlusion of the carotid arteries is expected, and in cases of homicide, the victim may struggle for a period of time, with unconsciousness typically occurring in 10 to 15 seconds. Cases of ligature strangulation generally involve homicides of women, children, and the elderly, but accidents and suicides occur as well.
twistedplanet777 added this comment 2012-03-16 19:51:29-05:00
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aachikoncrak added this comment 2011-08-11 10:55:05-05:00
Interesting... *Crying* One of my friends hung himself, if it wasn't for his parents, he wouldn't be here.... :'( I love you Zach :)
nepjune added this comment 2011-08-11 09:54:57-05:00
this made me cry..
twistedplanet777 added this comment 2012-03-16 19:51:29-05:00
:(
aachikoncrak added this comment 2011-08-11 10:55:05-05:00
Interesting... *Crying* One of my friends hung himself, if it wasn't for his parents, he wouldn't be here.... :'( I love you Zach :)
nepjune added this comment 2011-08-11 09:54:57-05:00
this made me cry..