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What We Learned in 2017: Updates from the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention
Gwinn, Smock, and Strack - 2018Strangulation impacts all professionals working on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking cases. Today, we know unequivocally that strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence. Unconsciousness may occur within... Read More
Pediatric Non-Fatal Strangulation Photo Documentation Protocol
Secure Digital Forensic Imaging - 2018Secure Digital Forensic Imaging (SDFI) published the Pediatric Non-Fatal Strangulation PhotoDocumentation Protocol. Read More
Non-Fatal Strangulation Photo Documentation Protocol
Secure Digital Forensic Imaging - 2018Healthcare providers working in the field of clinical forensic medicine frequently examine individuals who are victims of strangulation. The use of this protocol will help promote the continuing development of the highly specialized skills necessary... Read More
Dr. Smock’s Top 25 Serious Medical Consequences Resulting from Strangulation and the Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint
Smock - 2019This presentation from Police Surgeon, Bill Smock, MD, includes the top 25 serious medical complications resulting from strangulation with references. Dr. Smock is the Chair of the National Medical Advisory Committee for the Training Institute... Read More
Physiological Consequences of Strangulation Seconds to Minute Timeline
Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention - 2019This one-page Seconds to Minutes graphic timeline shows the physiological consequences of strangulation due to occlusion of arterial blood flow. Created by: Ruth Carter; Bill Smock, MD; Gael Strack, JD; Sean Dugan, MD; Yesenia Aceves,... Read More