forensic aspects trauma Flashcards

1
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excessive mechanical force can cause

A

compression
traction
torsion
tangential (shearing)

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2
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classifying injuries: appearance/causation

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abrasion 
contusion 
laceration 
incised wound
gunshot wound
burns
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3
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classifying injuries: manner causation

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suicidal
accidental
homicidal

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4
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classifying injuries: nature

A

blunt force
sharp force
explosive

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5
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blunt force injury cuases

A

contusions
abrasions
laceration

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6
Q

factors affecting prominence of buises

A
skin pigmentation 
depth and location 
fat
age
resilient areas
coagulative disorders
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7
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laceration

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cut, tear, split skin due to crushing

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8
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sharp force injuries

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incised wounds: longer on surface than is deep

stab wounds: wound depth greater than length on surface

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9
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diffuse brain injury

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diffuse axonal injury
traumatic axonal injury
TAI

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