
@article{ref1,
title="Hanging and near hanging in children: injury patterns and a clinical approach to early management",
journal="Archives of disease in childhood: education and practice edition",
year="2019",
author="van Hasselt, Tim J. and Hartshorn, Stuart",
volume="104",
number="2",
pages="84-87",
abstract="Near hanging refers to survival following suspension by the neck. This is a devastating injury which can lead to mortality or serious long-term morbidity. Children and young people present to emergency departments following accidental or deliberate near hanging. This article describes the patterns of injury, the initial management and important prognostic factors.<br><br>© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2018. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1743-0585",
doi="10.1136/archdischild-2018-314773",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2018-314773"
}