forensic aspects trauma Flashcards
1
Q
excessive mechanical force can cause
A
compression
traction
torsion
tangential (shearing)
2
Q
classifying injuries: appearance/causation
A
abrasion contusion laceration incised wound gunshot wound burns
3
Q
classifying injuries: manner causation
A
suicidal
accidental
homicidal
4
Q
classifying injuries: nature
A
blunt force
sharp force
explosive
5
Q
blunt force injury cuases
A
contusions
abrasions
laceration
6
Q
factors affecting prominence of buises
A
skin pigmentation depth and location fat age resilient areas coagulative disorders
7
Q
laceration
A
cut, tear, split skin due to crushing
8
Q
sharp force injuries
A
incised wounds: longer on surface than is deep
stab wounds: wound depth greater than length on surface
9
Q
diffuse brain injury
A
diffuse axonal injury
traumatic axonal injury
TAI