Handbook of Forensic Pathology

M.D. DiMaio Vincent J.M., M.D. Dana Suzanna E. (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

262 Seiten

1998
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8493-9295-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Describes various aspects of forensic pathology. This book covers blunt force injuries and gunshot wounds to electrocution, deaths due to starvation, deaths in association with pregnancy, forensic toxicology, and environmental deaths.

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Written by renowned experts in the field, the Handbook of Forensic Pathology provides an accessible treatment of the subject matter. It presents the many varied aspects of forensic pathology and includes core principles in many areas of the discipline. It provides this information in a straightforward and user-friendly manner, allowing for rapid understanding and assimilation.

The broad range of topics covered in the handbook include blunt force injuries, gunshot wounds, deaths associated with starvation, pregnancy, electrocution, causes of sudden natural death in infants, children, and adults, forensic toxicology, and the components of autopsy reports. The book features these and other topics in concise, informative outlines that contain bolded key words and phrases, allowing the reader quick, at-a-glance access to the information needed.

Authoritative and complete, the Handbook of Forensic Pathology is the one resource to have at the scene and beyond - at all times.

Inhalt

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICOLEGAL CASE WORK
Five Categories of Medicolegal Cases
Cause, Mechanism, and Manner of Death
The Forensic Autopsy versus an External Examination
Three Steps of Medicolegal Death Investigation
Handling of Bodies at the Scene
Handling of Bodies from a Hospital
Handling of Bodies from the Morgue
Identification of Bodies

THE AUTOPSY REPORT
The External Examination
Evidence of Injury
Internal Examination
Microscopic Examination
Toxicology
Findings
Opinion

PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Types of Physical Evidence
Preservation of Physical Evidence on the Body
Recovery of Physical Evidence
Procedures for Collection of Biological Evidence
Procedures for Collection of Nonbiological Physical Evidence
DNA Analysis

TIME OF DEATH-DECOMPOSITION
Factors Used in Estimating Time of Death
Decomposition

IDENTIFICATION OF REMAINS
Intact, Nondecomposed Human Remains
Decomposed or Charred, Nonskeletonized Human Remains
Skeletonized Human Remains
Samples or Items Collected before Release of Unidentified Body

NATURAL DISEASE
Causes of Sudden Natural Death in Adults
Cardiovascular Disease
Causes of Sudden Natural Death in Infants and Young Children

BLUNT FORCE INJURY
Definition
Abrasions
Contusions
Lacerations
Combination Injuries
Blunt Force Injury to the Chest (Thorax)
Blunt Force Injury to the Abdomen
Blunt Force Injury to the Genitalia
Skeletal Fractures Due to Blunt Force Trauma
Extremity Injuries Due to Blunt Force
Head Injuries Caused by Blunt Force Trauma
Neck Injuries Caused by Blunt Force Trauma

WOUNDS PRODUCED BY POINTED, SHARP-EDGED, AND CHOPPING IMPLEMENTS
Stab Wounds
Incised Wounds
Chop Wounds

GUNSHOT WOUNDS
Types of Small Arms
Firearms
Caliber
Ammunition
Ballistic Comparison of Bullets
Theory of Wounding
Gunshot Wounds
Centerfire Rifle Wounds
Microscopic Examination of Gunshot Wounds
The Effects of Intermediary Targets
Ricochet Bullets
Shotguns
Wounds of Bone
Caliber Determination by Size of Entrance Wounds
Perforation of Skin and Bone
Miscellaneous
Suicide
General Firearm Terminology

ASPHYXIA
Suffocation
Strangulation
Chemical Asphyxiants
Neck Holds

DEATHS DURING ARREST AND IN POLICE CUSTODY
Deaths Occurring During an Arrest
Hog-Tying of Violent Suspects
Choke Hold Related Deaths
Deaths Occurring in Jails

MURDER OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Statistics
Neo-Naticide
Deaths in the First Two Years of Life
Battered Child Syndrome
Impulse Homicides
Gentle Homicide
Shaken Baby Syndrome

SEXUALLY RELATED HOMICIDE
Rape Homicides
Homosexually Related Homicides
Evidence of Chronic Anal Intercourse

FIRE AND THERMAL INJURIES
Classification of Burns and According to Depth of Injury
Burn Severity Factors
Documentation of Extent and Pattern of Burn
Burn Survivability
Clothing and Burns
Six Categories of Burns
Death Due to Burn Injury (Immediate or Delayed)
Charred Bodies
Classification of Fire Deaths
Antemortem versus Postmortem Burns

TRANSPORTATION DEATHS
Motor Vehicle Deaths
Pedestrian Deaths
Motorcycle Deaths
Bicycle (pedal-cycle) Injuries
Aviation Related Injuries and Death

ENVIRONMENTAL DEATHS
Drowning
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Lightning

ELECTROCUTION
Ohm's Law
Factors Determining Severity of Electrical Injury
Low Voltage versus High Voltage Deaths
Resistance and Current Flow
Current Flow through Body
Electrocution and Loss of Consciousness
Electrical Burns of the Skin
Suicidal Electrocution
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
Investigation of Suspected Electrocutions
Third Rail Electrocutions
Electrical Shock and Pregnancy
Stun Guns
Judicial Electrocutions

DEATHS DUE TO STARVATION
Malnutrition, Starvation Deaths in General
Nutrition and Body Weight
Physical Manifestations of Starvation
Dehydration Deaths

DEATHS IN ASSOCIATION WITH PREGNANCY
Deaths Secondary to Complications of Pregnancy
Abortion Related Deaths

INTRAOPERATIVE DEATHS
Deaths Due to Underlying Disease
Disruption of a Vital Organ During a Procedure
Air Embolism Occurring During Surgery
Anesthetic Related Deaths
Cause of Death Cannot be Ascertained

FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY
Forensic Toxicology
Tissues to be Collected
Collection of Materials
Routine Testing
Drug Screens in Medical Examiner's Offices
Methods of Analysis

INDEX

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.1.1998
• Zusatzinfo: 30 Illustrations, black and white
• Verlagsort: Bosa Roca
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 127 x 178 mm
• Gewicht: 340 g
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Pathologie
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie
• ISBN-10: 0-8493-9295-0 / 0849392950
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8493-9295-5 / 9780849392955
• Zustand: Neuware