Presented by Dr Sean Dugan, this webinar will review the definition and pathophysiology of strangulation and anoxic brain injury, examine patterns of visible injury to the head and neck while recognizing that a lack of visible injury is common in paediatric patients. Dr Dugan recognises the lack of paediatric literature and will identify areas of need for future research. A screening tool designed to identify symptoms of strangulation and anoxic brain injury will also be discussed.
Dr Dugan is a Board-Certified Pediatrician, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Child Abuse Pediatrician, Adult/Pediatric Forensic Medical Examiner, and Medical Director, Providence Alaska Children's Hospital. His areas of expertise include Child and Family Maltreatment, ACEs, Physical/Sexual/Emotional Child Abuse, Neglect, Domestic Violence, Strangulation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Elder Abuse, and Human Trafficking. Dr. Dugan is a clinical researcher, having recently published an article on anoxic brain injury and strangulation in the Journal of Emergency Medicine. He previously served as the Medical Director of the California State Forensic Medical Training Programs.
