How to Help Someone who was Strangulated?
If pressure is exerted on the outside of the neck, the airway is squeezed and the flow of air to the lungs is cut off.
Main Causes of Strangulation:
Hanging — suspension of the body by a noose around the neck.
Strangulation — constriction or squeezing around the neck or throat.
Sometimes, hanging or strangulation may occur accidentally — for example, by ties or clothing becoming caught in machinery. Hanging may cause a broken neck; for this reason, a casualty in this situation must be handled extremely carefully.
Recognition Signs:
— A constricting article around the neck.
— Marks around the victim’s neck.
— Rapid, difficult breathing; impaired consciousness; grey-blue skin (cyanosis).
— Congestion of the face, with prominent veins and, possibly, tiny red spots on the face or on the whites of the eyes.
What To Do?
- Quickly remove any constriction from around the victim’s neck.
- If the victim is hanging, support the body while you relieve the constriction. Be aware that the body will be very heavy if he is unresponsive.
- If the victim is responsive, help him to lie down while supporting his head and neck.
- Call for emergency help, even if he appears to recover fully. Monitor and record his vital signs — breathing, pulse, and level of response until help arrives.
CAUTION!
— Do not move the casualty unnecessarily, in case of spinal
injury.
— Do not destroy or interfere with any material that has been constricting the neck, such as knotted rope as the police may need it for evidence.
— If the casualty is unresponsive, open the airway and check for breathing.
Main Aim:
Restore adequate breathing.
Arrange for transport to a hospital.
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