TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Sexual Assault Examination A1 - Mayo, Monique A. A1 - Russo, Christopher J. A2 - Reichman, Eric F. Y1 - 2018 N1 - T2 - Reichman's Emergency Medicine Procedures, 3e AB - Sexual assault is defined as forced sexual contact without consent. Sexual assault involves the threat of force, the use of force, or a person’s inability or refusal to give consent (e.g., children, dementia, and unconsciousness).1 The exact legal definition of sexual assault varies from state to state. Nonconsensual sexual contact involves a continuum ranging from unwanted touching and fondling to forced penetration (i.e., anal, oral, or vaginal). Fingers or objects (e.g., bottles, broomsticks, or knives) could be used instead of or in addition to a penis as a weapon of choice. Drugs (e.g., alcohol, gamma-hydroxybutyric acid [GHB], ketamine, and Rohypnol [flunitrazepam]) are commonly used as “date rape” drugs.2-4 These agents can be used to disable the victim prior to a sexual assault. Alcohol remains the most common intoxicant involved in a sexual assault.5 SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159807042 ER -