Citation

Cosgray RE, Hanna V, Fawley R, Money M. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 1991; 27(1): 21-24.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2008326

Abstract

Death from auto-erotic asphyxiation is a startling phenomenon that is on the rise both in the general population and within psychiatric facilities. While these auto-erotic behaviors may lead to death, it is seldom the client's intention to do harm; rather, the intent is to heighten masturbatory sensations. After describing this phenomenon, the authors discuss implications for nursing care.

Language: en