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=== Health risks === | === Health risks === | ||
There are three primary areas of health concern with the use of shock collars: | |||
As the neck is the only connection from the head to the rest of the body, it contains numerous critical organs and nerves. | * Effects of the electric shock itself | ||
* Secondary effects of the electric shock | |||
* Effects of wearing a collar with metal prongs pressing into the body | |||
From the electric shock itself, nerve damage or burns could potentially result, particularly with extended use at high power levels. The [[erotic electrostimulation]] article provides more detail about the risks associated with electricity and the human body. | |||
As the neck is the only connection from the head to the rest of the body, it contains numerous critical organs and nerves. Some additional risks posed by shocking the neck include heart attack, laryngospasm, brain damage via hypoxia (baroreceptor activation at carotid sinus), brain damage via electroconvulsive seizure. With that said, in medical literature, there are no documented cases of shock collars directly causing fatalities or permanent injury on humans. | |||
One of the most common risks associated with electric shock is not the shock itself but secondary reactions to it. The person who is shocked could potentially have an involuntary reaction being shocked, such as falling or flailing. | |||
It's important to consider the risks of wearing the collar, even if it is not activated. Ensure that body-safe materials are used such as stainless steel or titanium; contacts made of nickel should not be used as this can cause an allergic reaction in some people. When worn around the neck, as with any collar, it should fit comfortably and not restrict breathing or circulation. | |||
On dogs, the most common injury resulting from shock collar use is pressure necrosis (a localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure) from the prongs of the collar. This is generally a result of improper fit of the collar or prolonged wear.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Product Safety |url=https://www.pettpartnership.com/product-safety |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=PETT Partnership |language=en-US}}</ref> | On dogs, the most common injury resulting from shock collar use is pressure necrosis (a localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure) from the prongs of the collar. This is generally a result of improper fit of the collar or prolonged wear.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Product Safety |url=https://www.pettpartnership.com/product-safety |access-date=2024-08-15 |website=PETT Partnership |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
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== Risk mitigation <!-- Describe the risk mitigation for this kink. --> == | == Risk mitigation <!-- Describe the risk mitigation for this kink. --> == | ||
Take steps to ensure that the person wearing the shock collar is only shocked when intended. If the shock collar being used is not waterproof, ensure that it does not get wet, as damage to the internal electronics could cause unknown results. Consider what protections that the shock collar has against inadvertent activation; specifically, does it have features like an automatic timeout to prevent it from getting stuck on? | |||
Ensure that the person who is wearing the shock collar is not placed in a position where a secondary reaction could result in injury; particularly, be careful of stairs, ladders, or sharp objects. Combining the use of shock collars with [[bondage]] can be helpful to mitigate this. | |||
To reduce the risk of skin irritation or pressure necrosis, ensure that body-safe materials are used, and ensure that the prongs make good contact without pressing too deeply into the skin. Some manufacturers offer "comfort pads" that can reduce pressure on the skin and increase the contact area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TITANIUM COMFORT PAD |url=https://dogtra.com/products/titanium-comfort-pad |website=Dogtra.com}}</ref> | |||
Most practitioners of this kink recommend avoiding the neck if possible and instead placing the collar on other areas of the body. If that is not feasible, avoid the front and back of the neck and instead use the sides. | |||
== Known incidents <!-- Provide a list of links to articles describing incidents involving this kink. --> == | == Known incidents <!-- Provide a list of links to articles describing incidents involving this kink. --> == | ||