Accidental partial hanging by door curtain causing ischemic encephalopathy in a child: a rare case report

Authors

  • Arun Prasad Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7532-948X
  • Lokesh Tiwari Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Pradeep Kumar Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
  • N. Yankappa Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20204024

Keywords:

Accidental partial hanging, Door curtain, Child, Ischemic encephalopathy

Abstract

Accidental strangulation is an uncommon injury in children, however it may lead to neurological disability or death. Various modes of injuries have been reported in such accidents. Children might get strangulated while playing if they are wrapping any cord or cloth like material around their neck. Caregivers of the children should be aware of the potential sources around and mechanisms of such injuries to avoid such accidents.

Author Biographies

Arun Prasad, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PEDIATRICS

Lokesh Tiwari, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India

Additional Professor of Pediatrics

Pradeep Kumar, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

N. Yankappa, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India

Junior Resident of Pediatrics

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Published

2020-09-21

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Case Reports