Overview
The purpose of these resources is to support clinicians in recognising, assessing and responding to adult and paediatric patients who present to the Emergency Department (ED) following non-fatal strangulation (NFS).
A formalised and consistent health response is essential for identifying at-risk patients, detecting hidden or delayed injuries, ensuring appropriate acute and follow-up care, and meeting requirements for documentation and notification.
This page includes the following resources:
1. Non-fatal Strangulation (NFS) guideline document
2. SHRFV adapted non-fatal strangulation (NFS) checklist
3. SHRFV adapted non-fatal strangulation (NFS) discharge checklist
The checklists have been adapted by Strengthening Hospital Responses to Family Violence using materials from the Training Institute for Strangulation Prevention in San Diego and Bendigo Community Health Service.