The Autopsy

Question 1

Which types of death must be reported to the coronoer

Answer 1

If COD is unknown

If death was violent or suspicious

If it was due to an accident

Suicide

Poisoning

Neglect

Due to an abortion

Question 2

What is a hospital autopsy?

Answer 2

Thorough examination
NEEDS CONSENT
For
- audit
- monitoring treatment efficacy
- research

Question 3

What is a death certificate and what is it used for?

Answer 3

Data of death, used for epidemiology

Consists of immediate COD, predisposing factors

Question 4

What are some natural causes of sudden unexpected death?

Answer 4

CVD

• Coronary artery disease
• Hypertension
• Myocarditis

Vascular
-ruptured aortic aneurysm

CNS
-non-traumatic subarachnoid haemmorhage

Resp
-PE

GI
-bleeding

Question 5

Name the other reasons for sudden death

Answer 5

Drugs and alcohol

Trauma

Inherited condition

Question 6

What are the types fo injury?

Answer 6

Bruise - extravasated blood - not capillaries

Abrasion - graze, CONFINED TO EPIDERMIS - blunt trauma

Laceration - Split in skin, passes through full layer

Cut - Length > depth of wound - sharp object

Stab - Depth > width, by sharp object