@article{ref1,
title="The Choking Game and YouTube: A Dangerous Combination",
journal="Clinical pediatrics",
year="2010",
author="Linkletter, Martha and Gordon, Kevin and Dooley, Joe",
volume="49",
number="3",
pages="274-279",
abstract="Purpose: To study postings of partial asphyxiation by adolescents on YouTube and to increase awareness of this dangerous activity as well as the value of YouTube as a research tool. Methods: Videos were searched on YouTube using many terms for recreational partial asphyxiation. Data were gathered on the participants and on the occurrence of hypoxic seizure. Results: Sixty-five videos of the asphyxiation game were identified. Most (90%) participants were male. A variety of techniques were used. Hypoxic seizures were witnessed in 55% of videos, but occurred in 88% of videos that employed the &quot;sleeper hold&quot; technique. The videos were collectively viewed 173,550 times on YouTube. Conclusions: YouTube has enabled millions of young people to watch videos of the &quot;choking game&quot; and other dangerous activities. Seeing videos may normalize the behavior among adolescents. Increased awareness of this activity may prevent some youths from participating and potentially harming themselves or others.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0009-9228",
doi="10.1177/0009922809339203",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0009922809339203"
}