Name
Choking on the Truth: The EMS Role Identifying Strangulation in Domestic Violence
Date & Time
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Description
Domestic Violence is one of the most dangerous situations for first responders and, in many cases, is a potential crime scene. Strangulation has been identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence with devastating psychological effects and a potentially fatal outcome. Often leaving no physical marks, it is imperative that first responders can identify strangulation signs and symptoms. When domestic violence perpetrators attempt to choke their victim, it is often considered the “last warning shot” before homicide.
Location Name
Meeting Suites 1 & 2
Full Address
Resch Expo
840 Armed Forces Dr
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
United States
840 Armed Forces Dr
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
United States
Session Type
Lecture
CAPCE Topic Area
Abuse
CAPCE Category
Trauma
Number of CE Credits
1
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, the participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the prevalence of strangulation in domestic violence incidents and its serious consequences.
2. List various signs and symptoms found during an exam of a patient who has been strangled.
3. Identify scene concerns for first responders during strangulation and domestic violence calls.
4. Explain how prolonged exposure to abuse can manifest in medical symptoms.
5. Describe key points to include on a patient care report narrative regarding a domestic violence incident.
1. Discuss the prevalence of strangulation in domestic violence incidents and its serious consequences.
2. List various signs and symptoms found during an exam of a patient who has been strangled.
3. Identify scene concerns for first responders during strangulation and domestic violence calls.
4. Explain how prolonged exposure to abuse can manifest in medical symptoms.
5. Describe key points to include on a patient care report narrative regarding a domestic violence incident.