Strangulature by ligature Flashcards
1
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What is strangulation by ligature?
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2
Q
How can blood get to the head but not drain out?
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3
Q
Whatare the external autopsy findings?
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ligature hard or soft material
single or multiple turns
knotted once, several times , or none
knotted once- fixed or running noose?
Ligature mark horizontal at a lower edge or encircles neck
ligature mark - abrasion,contusion, patterned
Above ligature- blueish discolouration &p.haemorrhages due to obstruction by ligature
