Over the course of March in Sacramento, the length of the day is rapidly increasing. From the start to the end of the month, the length of the day increases by 1 hour, 15 minutes, implying an average daily increase of 2 minutes, 31 seconds, and weekly increase of 17 minutes, 35 seconds.
Strangulation is an ultimate form of power and control where the batterer can demonstrate control over the victimâs next breath: it may have devastating psychological effects or a potentially fatal outcome.
Strangling involves one or several mechanisms that interfere with the normal flow of oxygen into the brain: 1  Compression of the carotid arteries or jugular veins âcausing cerebral ischemia. 2  Compression of the laryngopharynx, larynx, or trachea âcausing asphyxia. 3  Stimulation of the carotid sinus reflex âcausing bradycardia, hypotension, or both.