Diagnostic Pathology: Forensic Autopsy

1st Edition - December 29, 2020
Authors: Mary Ann Sens, Rhome Hughes
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 5 6 1 7 - 4
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 5 6 1 8 - 1

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Specifically des… Read more

Purchase options

Info / Buy

LIMITED OFFER

Save 50% on book bundles

Immediately download your ebook while waiting for your print delivery. No promo code is needed.

Institutional subscription on ScienceDirect

Request a sales quote

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Specifically designed to assist hospital pathologists and assistants, forensic pathology fellows, pathology residents, and medical examiners, it provides a comprehensive, authoritative discussion of key topics in forensic autopsy. Richly illustrated and easy to use, Diagnostic Pathology: Forensic Autopsy is a one-stop reference on the performance of procedures in this challenging field, ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedications
Contributing Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Sections
Introduction
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC AUTOPSY
Chapter 1: Hospital vs. Forensic Autopsy
Main Text
Chapter 2: History of Forensic Autopsy
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 3: Death Investigation: Persons and Systems
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 4: Mental Health
Main Text
SECTION 2: PREAUTOPSY CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 5: Report of Deaths
Main Text
Chapter 6: Scene Investigations
Main Text
SECTION 3: EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
Chapter 7: Photography
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 8: Radiology
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 9: Identification
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 10: Clothing and Personal Effects
Key Facts
Key Images
Chapter 11: Items of Medical Intervention
Key Facts
Key Images
Chapter 12: Postmortem Changes
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Video Gallery
Chapter 13: Specimen and Evidence Collection
Main Text
Image Gallery
SECTION 4: INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Chapter 14: Cardiovascular System
Main Text
Image Gallery
Video Gallery
Chapter 15: Hepatobiliary System
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal System
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 17: Genitourinary System
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 18: Endocrine System
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 19: Hematopoietic System
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 20: Bone and Soft Tissue
Main Text
Chapter 21: Respiratory System
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 22: Head and Central Nervous System
Main Text
Image Gallery
SECTION 5: INJURIES
Chapter 23: Blast Force and Blunt Force Injuries
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Video Gallery
Chapter 24: Trauma to Central Nervous System
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Video Gallery
Chapter 25: Transportation-Related Deaths
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Video Gallery
Chapter 26: Firearms and Ballistic Injuries
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 27: Firearm Wound Characteristics
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 28: Firearm Deaths, Reporting, and Evidence
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 29: Shotgun Wounds
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 30: Sharp Force Wounds
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 31: Drug-Related Deaths
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 32: Asphyxial Deaths
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 33: Carbon Monoxide and Toxic Gases
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 34: Electrocution
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 35: Environmental Exposure
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 36: Drowning and Water-Related Deaths
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Video Gallery
Chapter 37: Thermal Injuries
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 38: Animal Predation
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
SECTION 6: PEDIATRIC DEATHS
Chapter 39: Unexplained Sudden Deaths in Infants
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 40: Injuries in Infancy and Childhood
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 41: Stillbirth/Infanticide
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Video Gallery
Chapter 42: Unexplained Sudden Death in Children
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
SECTION 7: SUDDEN NATURAL DEATHS
Chapter 43: The Negative Autopsy
Main Text
Chapter 44: Seizure-Related Deaths
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 45: Pregnancy-Associated Deaths
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 46: Obesity
Main Text
Chapter 47: Chronic Ethanol Abuse
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
SECTION 8: SPECIAL TOPICS
Chapter 48: In-Custody Deaths
Main Text
Chapter 49: Excited Delirium Syndrome
Main Text
Chapter 50: Cachexia, Starvation, Eating Disorders, and Neglect
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 51: Sexual Assault
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 52: Acute Psychiatric and Stress-Related Deaths
Main Text
Chapter 53: Serotonin Syndrome and Drug-Induced Disorders
Main Text
SECTION 9: ANCILLARY PROCEDURES
Chapter 54: Special Dissections
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 55: Toxicology Testing
Main Text
Chapter 56: Microbiology Testing
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 57: Postmortem Chemistry
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 58: Histology
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 59: Forensic Anthropology
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
SECTION 10: INTERPRETIVE TOXICOLOGY
Chapter 60: Alcohol Metabolism and Testing
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 61: Cocaine
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 62: Methamphetamine and Amphetamine
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 63: Heroin and Morphine
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 64: Prescription Opiates/Opioids
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
Chapter 65: Benzodiazepines
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 66: Antidepressants
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 67: Ethylene Glycol
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 68: Non-Ethanol Volatiles
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 69: Inhalants
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 70: Heavy Metals
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Image Gallery
SECTION 11: THE AUTOPSY REPORT AND THE DEATH CERTIFICATE
Chapter 71: Autopsy Report
Key Facts
Key Images
Main Text
Chapter 72: Cause of Death
Main Text
Chapter 73: Manner of Death; NAME Guidelines
Main Text
INDEX
Instructions for online access

Purchase options

Save 50% on book bundles

Institutional subscription on ScienceDirect

Mary Ann Sens

Rhome Hughes