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Information on Strangulation
Seek medical attention or call 911 if you have any of the following symptoms:
Difficulty breathing, trouble swallowing, swelling to your neck, pain to your throat, hoarseness or voice changes, blurred vision, continuous or severe headaches, seizures, vomiting or persistent cough.
Si desea obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre nuestros servicios de violencia domĆ©stica o programar un examen., llame a la lĆnea directa SPEAK: 575-303-7070
Para hablar con un defensor de vĆctimas, 24 horas al dĆa, 7 dĆas a la semana, llame al 575-303-7072
Si estƔs en peligro: Marque el 911 para obtener ayuda
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Si estĆ” herido: Busque atenciĆ³n mĆ©dica o vaya a la sala de emergencias.
Strangulation has been identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence: unconsciousness may occur within seconds and death within minutes. When domestic violence perpetrators choke (strangle) their victims, not only is this a felonious assault, but it may be an attempted homicide. Strangulation is an ultimate form of power and control, where the batterer can demonstrate control over the victim's next breath; having devastating psychological effects or a potentially fatal outcome.
After a strangulation assault, you can experience internal injuries with a delayed onset of symptoms. These internal injuries can be serious or fatal.
- Stay with someone you trust for the first 24 hours and have them monitor you signs and symptoms.
- Seek medical attention or call 911 if you have any of the following symptoms: difficulty breathing, trouble swallowing, swelling to your neck, pain to your throat, hoarseness or voice changes, blurred vision, continuous or severe headaches, seizures, vomiting or persistent cough.
- The cost of your medical care may be covered by Crime Victim Compensation fund- our advocates can provide resources and more information about your options.
To speak to an advocate, 575-303-7072
Symptoms of Strangulation
Voice Changes
Raspy and/or hoarse voice, coughing, unable to speak, complete loss of voice.
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Swallowing Changes
Trouble swallowing, painful swallowing, neck pain, nausea/vomiting, drooling.
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Breathing Changes
Difficulty breathing, hyperventilation, unable to breathe.
Behavioral Changes
Restlessness or combativeness, problems concentrating, amnesia, agitation, Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome, hallucinations.
Vision Changes
Complete loss or black & white vision, seeing 'stars', blurry, darkness, fuzzy around the eyes.
Hearing Changes
Complete loss of hearing, gurgling, ringing, buzzing, popping pressure, tunnel-like hearing.
Other Changes
Memory loss, unconsciousness, dizziness, headache, involuntary urination or defecation, loss of strength, going limp.
Signs of Strangulation
Head
Pinpoint red spots (petechiae) on scalp, hair pulled, bump(s), skull fracture, concussion.
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Face
Red or flushed, petechiae, scratch marks.
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Eyes and Eyelids
Petechiae to the left or right eyeball, bloodshot eyes.
Ear
Petechiae (external and/or ear canal), bleeding from ear canal.
Nose
Bloody nose, broken nose, petechiae.
Mouth
Bruising, swollen tongue, swollen lips, cuts/abrasions.
Under the Chin
Redness, scratch marks, bruise(s), abrasions.
Neck
Redness, scratch marks, fingernail impressions, bruise(s), abrasions, swelling, ligature marks.
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Chest and Shoulders
Redness, scratch marks, bruise(s), abrasions.
Mitos y realidades sobre la violencia domƩstica
MitoDohLa violencia mestiza no es comĆŗn.
Hecho Cada 9 segundos en EE.UU., una mujer es maltratada por su marido o pareja. El FBI estima que lo harƔLe sucede a 1 de cada 2 mujeres a lo largo de su vida.
MitoTodos los violentos domĆ©sticosce es fĆsico
Hecho El abuso puede incluir violencia fĆsica, pero las vĆctimas tambiĆ©n pueden sufrir abuso verbal, emocional o psicolĆ³gico. Estas formas de abuso pueden ser igualmente aterradoras y, a menudo, provocan sentimientos de baja autoestima, depresiĆ³n y soledad en la vĆctima.
MitoElla deberĆa simplemente dejar la relaciĆ³n y el abuso terminarĆ”.
Hecho El miedo por su seguridad es un importante factor disuasorio para irse. El 75% de las muertes y accidentes Se producen lesiones graves mientras las mujeres abandonan la relaciĆ³n abusiva. AdemĆ”s, muchos factores como la dependencia econĆ³mica, las creencias religiosas, la falta de recursos, el estigma social y la pobreza. El aislamiento impide que una mujer salga de una situaciĆ³n violenta.
MitoNo es violencia cuando una pareja del mismo sexo pelea, es una pelea justa entre iguales
Hecho Esto se basa en la falsa suposiciĆ³n de que dos personas del mismo gĆ©nero no tienen diferencias de poder. Ignora el hecho de que en las relaciones de violencia domĆ©stica, uno de los miembros de la pareja elige aprovechar su poder de manera abusiva.
InformaciĆ³n sobre estrangulamiento
Signos y sĆntomas de estrangulamiento
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Signos y sĆntomas de estrangulamiento
Signos y sĆntomas de estrangulamiento
These shared strangulation resources were created by Alliance for HOPE International & Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention