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}} | }}'''Carotid compression''' involves reducing arterial blood flow to the brain by external compression of one or both of the common carotid arteries to induce sensations of lightheadedness or cause loss of consciousness.<ref name=":0">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syncope_(medicine)</ref> This can be performed using several specific techniques such as the '''sleeper hold'''. Many of the considerations of carotid compression overlap with [[breath control]], although carotid compression typically does not include restriction of airflow and has several additional unique risks. | ||
'''Carotid compression''' involves reducing arterial blood flow to the brain by external compression of one or both of the common carotid arteries to induce sensations of lightheadedness or cause loss of consciousness.<ref name=":0">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syncope_(medicine)</ref> This can be performed using several specific techniques such as the '''sleeper hold'''. Many of the considerations of carotid compression overlap with [[breath control]], although carotid compression typically does not include restriction of airflow and has several additional unique risks. | |||
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