Abstract
Crucifixion can be defined as a method of execution in which a person is hanged, usually by their arms, from a cross or similar structure until dead. It has been used in the past as a means of social control and punishment in different places and periods, particularly in the Roman Empire around 2000 years ago. The practice of crucifixion was largely discontinued when it was finally abolished by Constantine I, the emperor of Rome, after 320 AD. Although the medical field has shown a recent interest in the subject of crucifixion, relatively little has been published on the care of crucifixion victims. This article will discuss the rituals of crucifixion and the injuries associated with it, as well as the initial assessment and resuscitation of a crucifixion victim in the emergency department (ED).