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Choke Science

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  • Choking acts as a stressor on the circulatory and hypophysio-adrenocortical system:
    • Decreased blood volume and increased plasma proteins as a result of increased permeability of blood vessels. This is similar to unconscious state following electric shock.
    • No change in the hematocrit value or albumin/globulin.
    • A temporary increase in eosinophiles, then after awakening, there is a decrease in number after 4 hours.
    • The 17-ketosteroids in the urine: 2 hours after recovery, the amount is very much increased then gradually decreased (lasts 6-8 hours).
  • The electroencephalogram (EEG): convulsions that appear in the unconscious stage are very similar to those of petit mal of epilepsy. No deleterious effects remained after the use of the choke hold. It is considerable less dangerous than a knockout in boxing. 

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