Saukko / Knight Knight's Forensic Pathology Fourth Edition

4. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4441-6508-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 680 Seiten

The fourth edition of this definitive international postgraduate textbook for forensic pathologists covers all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy, including the cause and time of death, interpretation of wounds, and every other facet of the investigation of a fatality. It emphasizes the practical application of knowledge, research findings, and the value of observation over received wisdom. Bernard Knight's continuing role as overall editor ensures that the book's often praised readability has been maintained.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Saukko, Pekka

Knight, Bernard

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Rechtsmedizin, Forensik
• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Medizin- und Gesundheitsrecht
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizinrecht, Gesundheitsrecht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The forensic autopsy
The pathophysiology of death
The establishment of identity of human remains
The pathology of wounds
Head and spinal injuries
Chest and abdominal injuries
Self-inflicted injury
Gunshot and explosion deaths
Transportation injuries
Abuse of human rights: deaths in custody
Burns and scalds
Electrical fatalities
Complications of injury
Suffocation and asphyxia
Fatal pressure on the neck
Immersion deaths
Neglect, starvation and hypothermia
Deaths associated with sexual offences
Deaths associated with pregnancy
Infanticide and stillbirth
Sudden death in infancy
Fatal child abuse
Deaths associated with surgical procedures
Dysbarism and barotrauma
The pathology of sudden death
Forensic dentistry for the pathologist
Poisoning and the pathologist
Forensic aspects of alcohol
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Agrochemical poisoning
Poisoning by medicines
Death from narcotic and hallucinogenic drugs
Corrosive and metallic poisoning
Deaths from organic solvents

Über Autor(innen)

Professor Pekka Saukko, Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Turku, Finland
Professor Bernard Knight, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK