Forensics Flashcards
if there is a marginal abrasion and a muzzle what type of gunshot is it
contact. the muzzle is from the gun on skin
What are signs of a close range shot 1-2 inches
no stippling around area of entry
what is an intermediate gun shot wound
inches to feet out
what is characteristic of close up shot gun wound
the casing of all the pods make large hole and pellets inside
Describe the skull in entry wounds
the outer table of the skull is typically sharply circumscribed, and the inner table beveled
describe the skull in exit wounds
outer table of skull is beveled, inner table is typically sharply circumscribed
difference of cause of death and mechanism
mechanism is the immediate
what is key to a laceration from blunt force
soft tissue bridging
when exit wounds are much larger than entry what is implied
high velocity
what are tardieu spots
hemorrhages typical of strangulation, hanging
most common cause decomposition
putrification
bacteria
maggots and flies
what is the first area infiltrated by flies and bugs
eyes
what is adipocere formation
decomposition by water
skin degrades and get saponification
what is algor mortis
cooling of body
what type of conditions allow for mummification
desert like
What is Livor mortis
is fixed. allows you to tell if body has been moved
most common infection in patient surviving burns
pseudomonas aeruginosa
wounding potential relates to what
kinetic energy
inverse to time and SA
What is the acronym NASHU
natural accidental suicidal homicide undetermined
what type of death certificate that physicians can sign off that are not ME
natural
example of mechanisms of death
shock
cardiogenic shock
what are examples of causes of death
coronary artery disease
HIV
what are the three types of injuries caused by blunt force trauma
laceration
abrasion
contusion
if a contusion is yellow what time did it occur
18 hrs or later
what is beriberi syndrome
thiamine deficiency
what are some inborn errors of fetal metabolism
cystic fibrosis, galactosemia, PKU
