Spanish windlass technique is a: (A) Neck compression with a ligature tightened by twisting the rod, (B) Neck compression with stick, (C) Neck compression with forearm, (D) Neck compression with hands
Answer is A. Spanish windlass technique Strangulation is caused by compression of the neck by a ligature which is quickly tightened by twisting it with a lever (rod, stick or ruler) It results in sudden loss of consciousness and collapse Form of garroting Q***