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[The choking game: a potentially lethal game].

E Barbería-Marcalain¹, J Corrons-Perramon, J M Suelves

¹Institut de Medicina Legal de Catalunya, Departament de Justícia, Generalitat de Catalunya, España. eneko.barberia@xij.gencat.cat

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Summary

Adolescent choking games, involving oxygen restriction for euphoria, can be fatal. This case highlights the dangers of this risky behavior, emphasizing the need for awareness and prevention among youth.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Adolescent Medicine
Public Health

Background:

Choking games, characterized by intentional oxygen restriction to the brain for brief euphoria, are a recognized but underreported adolescent behavior in Spanish scientific literature.
This practice poses significant health risks, including accidental death.

Observation:

Presents the case of a 15-year-old male who died from accidental hanging while engaging in the choking game.
Details the specific circumstances and characteristics of this tragic incident.

Findings:

The choking game is a dangerous activity with potentially fatal outcomes.
This case underscores the lethal risks associated with adolescent self-asphyxiation behaviors.

Implications:

Highlights the importance for pediatricians and physicians to recognize the signs and risks of the choking game.
Emphasizes the need for increased awareness and early detection strategies for adolescent risk-taking behaviors to prevent fatalities.