Training Date: October 21, 2025
NOTE: This training is now over.
This presentation is designed to equip attorneys and investigators with essential knowledge about pediatric strangulation, emphasizing the unique considerations distinct from adult cases. Attendees will explore the fundamental aspects of children’s anatomy and physiology, understand the mechanisms of injury specific to strangulation, and differentiate between strangulation and choking. Additionally, the presentation will highlight the signs and symptoms indicative of strangulation and explain the pivotal role of forensic nurses in both clinical assessment and legal proceedings.
Highlights
1. Pediatric Anatomy & Physiology
2. Mechanism of injury
3. Difference between Strangulation and Choking
4. Signs & Symptoms
5. Forensic Nurses’ Role