During my career as an FBI agent, I provided expert reviews on numerous in-custody death cases. A common point of confusion during legal review and risk management is the discrepancy surrounding the recognition of “in-custody death syndrome.” This term is acknowledged by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), but not by the American MedicalContinue reading “Syndrome in “In-Custody Death Syn”
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Carotid Restraint – Effects on Airway
The carotid restraint technique, often debated in the context of use-of-force protocols, has various myths and facts associated with its effects on the airway. Here’s a concise overview on its airway effects: Facts:Temporary Airway Obstruction: Properly applied carotid restraint may lead to temporary airway obstruction, primarily through reversible soft-tissue obstruction and the subject’s voluntary ValsalvaContinue reading “Carotid Restraint – Effects on Airway”
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