Koga Carotic Neck Restraint

Explain how the neck restraint works

• Pressure is applied across the Carotid Arteries.

• Flow of blood is suppressed.

• Restricts oxygenated blood from traveling to the brain.

• Lack of oxygenated blood to the brain results in UNCONSCIOUSNESS!

Who should the restraint be applied to?

To an assaultive subject when lower force is not effective and lethal force is not justified

Two reasons you should avoid using the hold

Inherent dangers

• Heart stoppage due to over stimulation of Vegas Nerve and Carotid Sinus Nerve.

• Plaque breaking off the arteries of the elderly.

• Heart stoppage in a young person due to underdeveloped nervous system.

• Brain damage or death if hold is applied too
  long.

How long should it take to get someone Unconscious

5-15 seconds

How long should it take someone to regain consciousness

Normal person regains consciousness within 20-30 seconds

True or false alcohol shortens the time to get them unconscious and lengthens the time for them to wake up. Substances lengthens the time to get the subject unconscious and they wake up faster

True

True or false once the hold has been applied the person must be rendered Unconscious

False. The goal is to get control and compliance

Do not apply the hold on subjects under ___ years or over ____ years of age

Under 14 years or over 60 years

Name the 7 steps after

Handcuff, check vitals, search, provide medication attention, notify supervisor, notify detention, document

True or false the hold should be applied to a subject while they are standing up

False

What to do when a person does not regain consciousness

Sit up, two strikes in between the shoulder blades, contact EMS-medical attention