Thermal Deaths + Autopsy Flashcards
1
Q
Rule of 9
A
For estimation of surface area of body involved in burns
9 - head ; 1% for ext genitals
9+9 - each upper limb
9+9 - front of each lower limb
9+9- back of each lower limb
9+9 - front, back of chest
9+9 - front back of abd
2
Q
Autopsy or necropsy
A
Postmortem examination of body
In every case autopsy must be complete all body cavities should be opened every oragan must be examined
Objects : to find cause of death, manner of death, to know identity, to trace evidence, how injuries occured?