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Survival in hanging

K G Pradeep1, V Kanthaswamy

  • 1Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Hanging is a common suicide method in India, but survival is frequent. This study shows hanging victims can be resuscitated even after prolonged suspension and unconsciousness, highlighting delayed asphyxiation without spinal cord damage.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sciences
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Hanging is a prevalent suicide method in India.
  • Suicide attempts by hanging often do not result in fatality.
  • Victim survival rates in hanging cases require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze survival and resuscitation outcomes in hanging cases.
  • To explore factors contributing to delayed asphyxiation in non-fatal hangings.
  • To understand the physiological responses to prolonged suspension during hanging attempts.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis of 12 hanging victims treated between 1985-1990.
  • Clinical data review focusing on duration of suspension, consciousness levels, and resuscitation success.
  • Correlation analysis between spinal cord integrity and asphyxiation timeline.

Main Results:

  • Out of 12 cases, 10 survived, with only one accidental case.
  • Victims were resuscitated successfully despite prolonged suspension and unconsciousness.
  • Absence of spinal cord damage was associated with delayed asphyxiation.

Conclusions:

  • Hanging victims can achieve successful resuscitation even after extended periods of unconsciousness.
  • Delayed asphyxiation in non-fatal hanging cases may be linked to the absence of spinal cord injury.
  • Findings underscore the potential for medical intervention in hanging-related emergencies.

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