Death from auto-erotic asphyxiation in a long-term psychiatric setting.
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.
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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*