TY  - BOOK
AU  - DiMaio,Vincent J.M.
AU  - Dana,Suzanna E.
TI  - Handbook of forensic pathology
SN  - 0-8493-9287-X
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Boca Raton
PB  - CRC Press
KW  - Medicina legal
KW  - Anatomía patológica
N1  - Índice; Bibliografía
N2  - Handbook of Forensic Pathology, Second Edition, provides an up-to-date, concise manual illustrating all core aspects of modern forensic pathology. This new edition retains the outline format of the original, which allows for quick access and rapid assimilation. Written in no nonsense, easily understandable language, this precise and thorough, yet compact resource contains extensively detailed entries from two of the nation's foremost authorities on gunshot wounds and forensic pathology. With numerous instructional charts and diagrams and new full-color photographs, it organizes a wealth of instructional and immediately applicable information.   Introducing medicolegal casework and documentation, this resource explains protocols for the collection and recovery of evidence and DNA analysis, and lists factors used to determine time of death and identify remains. It covers the natural causes of death in children and adults as well as a myriad of non-natural causes including homicide, suicide, accidental, and undetermined.   New in the Second Edition-· Introduces an entirely new chapter on nursing home death· Examines added information on gunshot residue· Presents new research on Tasers, pepper spray, and Excited Delirium Syndrome· Includes new full color photographs.   With meticulous detail and instant access to extensive information, Handbook of Forensic Pathology, Second Edition, is an indispensable tool for forensic pathologists, law enforcement, legal personnel, as well as pathologists in training; Índice: Introduction to Medicolegal Case Work. Physical Evidence. Time of Death - Decomposition. Identification of Remains. Natural Disease: Causes of Sudden Natural Death in Adults. Causes of Sudden Natural Death in Infants and Young Children. Blunt ForceInjury. Wounds Produced by Pointed, Sharp-edged, and Chopping Implements. Gunshot Wounds. Asphyxia. Deaths During Arrest and in Police Custody: Excited Delirium Syndrome. Murder of Infants and Children. Sexually Related Homicides. Fire and ThermalInjuries. Transportation Deaths. Environmental Deaths. Electrocution. Deaths in Nursing Homes. Deaths Due to Starvatio... Etc
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