title: Death from auto-erotic asphyxiation in a long-term psychiatric setting.
abstract: Death from auto-erotic asphyxiation is a startling phenomenon that is on the rise both in the general population and within psychiatric facilities. While these auto-erotic behaviors may lead to death, it is seldom the client's intention to do harm; rather, the intent is to heighten masturbatory sensations. After describing this phenomenon, the authors discuss implications for nursing care.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Cosgray
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hanna
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fawley
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Money
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality* / Q000451:nursing; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008418:Masturbation / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*