Strangulation

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Prevention

The Child Accident Prevention Trust have information on their website about how to reduce the risk of strangulation for babies and children from looped cords, strings and chains in your home.

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Last reviewed: 05/10/2021

Next review date: 05/10/2024

Approved By: Dr Ciara Carrick

We are one of the leading paediatric care centres in the UK, and the largest in Scotland. We provide family centred care to newborns, infants, children and young people both in hospital and in the community.

https://www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org/

Strangulation

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