Intentional Ingestion of Foreign Bodies and Psychiatric Disease Among Prisoners

Jones, Christian; McGonagle, E.A.; Stawicki, S.P.; Otey, Andrew J.; Dalal, Poorvi; Whitmill, Melissa L.; Levine, Edward J.; McKimmie, Ryan; Papadimos, Thomas J; Steinberg, Steven M.; Cook, Charles H.; Bergese, Sergio D.; Evans, David C.

doi:10.1016/j.jss.2013.11.1000

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“…What is special about foreign body ingestion in the incarcerated population is the presence of recurrent incidents (Evans et al , 2015), mostly among male incarcerated patients with certain psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and mood disorders (Jones et al , 2017). Considering that incarceration is associated with a high incidence of mental health disorders (James and Glaze, 2006), there is an increased risk of potentially fatal ingestion of foreign bodies in prisoners.…”

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Intentional ingestion of batteries and razor blades by a prisoner: a true emergency?

Pantazopoulos

Mavrovounis

Mermiri

et al. 2021

IJPH

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Purpose Few case studies in the literature report on adult patients with intentional foreign body ingestion. Prisoners deliberately ingest foreign bodies, such as cylindrical alkaline batteries and razor blades, to achieve hospitalization or commit suicide. The purpose of this paper is to present a case of deliberate ingestion of batteries and razor blades by an inmate. Design/methodology/approach The authors present a case of an incarcerated man in Greece, who intentionally ingested three cylindrical alkaline batteries and three razor blades wrapped in aluminum foil. Findings The patient was treated conservatively with serial radiographs and was subsequently discharged without complication. This paper discusses the complications and examine the current guidelines available. Originality/value To best of authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of a simultaneous ingestion of batteries and razor blades.

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Intentional ingestion of batteries and razor blades by a prisoner: a true emergency?

Pantazopoulos

Mavrovounis

Mermiri

et al. 2021

IJPH

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“…The need for prompt and effective management of DSH in the healthcare setting stems from the pattern of escalation and the high-risk of mortality among hospitalized patients [12,37]. Of concern, suicide and DSH are among the leading causes of death in the United States, and their incidence is projected to increase over the next 2 decades [38].…”

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“…It is important to recognize that hospitalized patient population differs from individuals who engage in DSH across other settings, both in terms of impulsivity and the degree of violence involved during self-harm attempts [7][8][9][10]. It has also been noted that certain forms of DSH tend to result in patterns of escalation over time, up to and including suicidal acts [7][8][9][10][11][12]. The resultant long-and short-term burden is significant, with approximately 20-25% of individuals treated for DSH reporting previous self-inflicted injury [13], and a similar percentage of patients presenting with repeated DSH within 1 year [14].…”

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Patient Self-Harm in the Emergency Department: An Evidence- Based Approach

Silmi¹,

Luster²,

Seoane³

et al. 2017

Vignettes in Patient Safety - Volume 1

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Violence, deliberate self harm, and suicide in emergency departments and hospitals is likely to remain a significant problem for health care systems well into the future. Understanding how to confront, intervene, and manage episodes of patient deliberate self harm is extremely important, and can be life-saving. Here, through a clinical vignette, and a discussion of deliberate self harm we will highlight the importance of the direct observation of such patients, containment procedures (seclusion and physical restraints), and the use of pharmacological adjuncts. We hope that this concise, practically-oriented review will provide our readers with foundational understanding of the topic, including the most important theoretical and clinical considerations.

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