A long neck wrapping can get caught in a rotating device, resulting in serious injury and death. The wrapping needs to go around the neck at least once to cause strangulation.
Types of injuries:
(1) compression of trachea with asphyxia
(2) compression of carotid arteries with stroke and coma
(3) fall injury if pulled from a seat, with potential for being dragged a distance
Types of long neck wrappings:
(1) scarf
(2) chunni (India)
(3) saree (India)
(4) dopatta (Southeast Asia)
Device with a rotating part:
(1) rickshaw (foot or motorized)
(2) scooter or bicycle
(3) electric grinder or other motorized machine
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