scholarly journals The incidence of iatrogenic deaths in the Finnish cause-of-death statistics; a retrospective study

2022 ◽  
pp. 102302
Author(s):  
Paula Kuvaja ◽  
Noora Keinänen ◽  
Lasse Pakanen
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cause Of Death

scholarly journals Gambaran Kasus Kematian pada Korban Terpapar Alkohol yang Diautopsi di Bagian Ilmu Kedokteran Forensik dan Medikolegal RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Periode 2014 - 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Angela A. Pangemanan ◽  
James Siwu ◽  
Nola T. S. Mallo
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Addictive Substance ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Death Cases

Abstract: Alcohol is an addictive substance that could cause adverse effects to human body. Moreover, it is also related to a variety of criminal acts. North Celebes is one of the provinces with the highest alcohol consumption in Indonesia. This study was aimed to describe the death cases exposed to alcohol that were autopsied at Prof. Dr. R. D Kandou Hospital Manado during 2014-2017. This was a descriptive retrospective study using data of visum et repertum. The results showed that there were 17 death cases exposed to alcohol. The majority were in 2016 as many as 6 cases (35.3%). The most common age group was 26-35 years as many as 7 cases (41.2%). All cases were males (100%). The most cause of death in these cases were due to violence using sharp objects as many as 15 cases (88.2%). Conclusion: Most death cases exposed to alcohol were males aged 26-35 years, and the cause of death was violence using sharp object.Keywords: alcohol, death casesAbstrak: Alkohol adalah zat adiktif yang dapat berdampak buruk bagi tubuh manusia serta terkait juga dengan berbagai tindakan kriminalitas. Sulawesi Utara merupakan salah satu provinsi dengan konsumen alkohol terbanyak di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kasus kematian pada korban terpapar alkohol yang diautopsi di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D Kandou periode 2014-2017. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif retrospektif menggunakan data hasil visum et repertum. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif retrospektif. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 17 kasus kematian korban terpapar alkohol. Kasus terbanyak pada tahun 2016 yaitu 6 kasus (35,3%). Kelompok usia terbanyak 26-35 tahun yaitu 7 kasus (41,2%) dan jenis kelamin laki-laki (100%). Penyebab kematian terpapar alkohol terbanyak karena kekerasan benda tajam yaitu 15 kasus (88,2%). Simpulan: Sebagian besar kasus kematian akibat terpapar alkohol berada dalam kelompok usia 26-35 tahun, semua berjenis kelamin laki-laki, dengan jenis penyebab kematian akibat kekerasan benda tajam.Kata kunci: alkohol, kasus kematian

scholarly journals Mortality in Via Ferrata Emergencies in Austria from 2008 to 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathias Ströhle ◽  
Matthias Haselbacher ◽  
Christopher Rugg ◽  
Alex Walpoth ◽  
Ricarda Konetschny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
European Alps ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Fatal Accidents ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Actual Incidence

Although the European Alps now have more than 1000 via ferratas, limited data exist on the actual incidence of fatal events in via ferratas and their causes. This retrospective study analysed data from a registry maintained by the Austrian Alpine Safety Board (n = 161,855, per 11 September 2019). Over a 10-year period from 1 November 2008 to 31 October 2018, all persons involved in a via ferrata-related emergency were included (n = 1684), of which 64% were male. Most emergencies were caused by blockage due to exhaustion and/or misjudgement of the climber’s own abilities. Consequently, more than half of all victims were evacuated uninjured. Only 62 (3.7%) via ferrata-related deaths occurred. Falling while climbing unsecured was the most common cause of death, and males had a 2.5-fold higher risk of dying in a via ferrata accident. The mortality rate was highest in technically easy-to-climb sections (Grade A, 13.2%/B, 4.9%), whereas the need to be rescued uninjured was highest in difficult routes (Grade D, 59.9%/E, 62.7%). Although accidents in via ferratas are common and require significant rescue resources, fatal accidents are rare. The correct use of appropriate equipment in technically easy-to-climb routes can prevent the majority of these fatalities.

scholarly journals Small arms, major transgressions: Exploring homicidal deaths by firearms in city of Faisalabad, Pakistan.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 2170-2175
Author(s):  
Shirza Nadeem ◽  
Kishwar Naheed ◽  
Rabia Ijaz ◽  
Sundus Ambreen ◽  
Muhammad Aslam
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Fatality Rate ◽  
Small Arms ◽  
Multiple Regions ◽  
Study Setting ◽  
Crime Scenes

Objectives: To analyze the data regarding prevalence of homicidal deaths due to firearm. Study Design: Descriptive, Observational, Retrospective study. Setting: Postmortem unit of Allied Hospital Faisalabad. Period: From January 1st, 2017 to December 31st, 2017. Material & Methods: After approval, data was obtained from the duplicate copies of autopsy reports kept at the postmortem unit of Allied Hospital Faisalabad. The data was then entered on a pre-designed Performa. Results: During the year 2017, 80 cases of firearm were autopsied at the postmortem unit of Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, of which 78 were homicidal. Out of 78 cases autopsied, 67 (85.9%) were males & 11(14.1%) were females. The fatality rate was highest (46.2%) between 21-40 years whereas; the least affected age group was > 60 years (10.3%). Multiple body parts were mostly affected, the percentage being 47.4%. It is worth mentioning that out of 78 cases only one victim was shot by smooth bored weapon (1.3%)  while rest of them were hit by Rifled weaponries (98.7%). Most of the demises occurred at crime scenes which were more common during Morning & Evening between the months of October to March.  There is a significant association between cause of death with region of body affected in our study. Conclusion: Unfortunately, productive age group of our society is more exposed to gunshots with multiple regions enclosing vital organs of body are mostly inflicted.

scholarly journals PROFILE OF MEDICO-LEGAL DEATHS DUE TO DROWNING – A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Avinash Kumar* ◽  
Luv Sharma ◽  
Binay Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Forensic Pathologist ◽  
Water Canal ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Animal Bites ◽  
One Year ◽  
Legal Expertise ◽  
Postmortem Finding

Death due to drowning is almost frequent in India, so it is but natural that, medico-legal expertise is called upon for investigations. Determining the cause of death in bodies found in water is quite challenging, which can be done by thorough investigation and complete autopsy by forensic pathologist. The present study was a retrospective, which was conducted for one year during June 2016 to May 2017 considering upon history and postmortem finding of the deceased. The maximum drowning cases were of male sex (74.73%), with commonest affected age group being 21-30 years (30.64%). Most of the drowning cases were accidental (55.91%) in nature and occurred commonly in water canal (55.37%), and rivers (25.26%). The most significant findings noted on autopsy were decomposition and animal bites (gnawing effects) (54.83%) and presence of heavy, voluminous, edematous and congested lungs with c/s showing copious frothy fluid (52.15%).

scholarly journals Prevalence of cardiac lesions in cases of bovine clostridial myositis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Newkirk ◽  
Caitlin M. Culligan ◽  
Chika C. Okafor ◽  
Francisco A. Uzal
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Cardiac Involvement ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Heart Involvement ◽  
Cardiac Lesions ◽  
Muscle Lesions ◽  
Clostridium Chauvoei

Abstract ObjectiveThe aim of this retrospective study was to determine the prevalence of cardiac lesions in cases of clostridial myositis. Clostridial myositis (blackleg) is a common cause of death in cattle and is caused by the bacterium Clostridium chauvoei. The characteristic lesions include hemorrhage, necrosis, edema, and emphysema within skeletal muscle and, less commonly, the heart.ResultsOf the 37 cases of blackleg identified, 26 animals (70.3%) had cardiac lesions, including 4 (10.8%) which had only cardiac involvement without skeletal muscle lesions. Cardiac lesions were characterized as necrotizing myocarditis (n=21), fibrinous to fibrinosuppurative pericarditis, epicarditis, or endocarditis (n=24), or both (n=19). These data demonstrate that, in cases of bovine clostridial myositis, cardiac lesions are common, while heart involvement in the absence of skeletal muscle lesions is uncommon.

Fatal Strongyloidiasis in Gibbons (Hylobates lar)

1978 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. DePaoli ◽  
D. O. Johnsen
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Paralytic Ileus ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Hylobates Lar

A 6-year retrospective study of necropsy material from a colony of 200 gibbons showed strongyloidiasis to be the most frequent cause of death (24 cases). Clinical signs included diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, paralytic ileus and dyspnea. Lesions were most frequent in the gastrointestinal tract and lungs. In the gut there were erosive and ulcerative enteritis associated with adult female parasites and rhabditiform larvae and acute and granulomatous enterocolitis associated with invading filariform larvae. There was severe multifocal or diffuse hemorrhage associated with migrating larvae in the lungs of 23 gibbons. Filariform larvae and the lesions they caused also occurred in various tissues; this was commensurate with the wide distribution of these larvae when hyperinfection occurred.

Childhood Homicide: A 1990-2000 retrospective study at the Institute of Legal Medicine in Lausanne, Switzerland

2003 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalie Romain ◽  
Katarzyna Michaud ◽  
Beat Horisberger ◽  
Conxita Brandt-Casadevall ◽  
Thomas Krompecher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Shaken Baby Syndrome ◽  
Legal Medicine ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Cerebral Trauma ◽  
Fatal Child Abuse ◽  
At Home

The authors retrospectively reviewed all homicides of children under 15 years of age referred to the Institute of Legal Medicine in Lausanne from January 1990 to December 2000. We report on 41 cases during this eleven-year period. Among those, 17 newborns and 24 older children, a higher proportion of males was found. Regarding newborn homicides, when the identity of the mother was known she was always identified as the perpetrator. With non-newborn homicides, the majority of the victims were killed at home and knew the offender. Two common profiles of these homicides could be determined. In the first scenario, one of the parents shot all the children and committed suicide afterwards. The second profile is defined as `fatal child abuse' and concerned younger victims whose cause of death was the result of a cranio-cerebral trauma from battering or shaken baby syndrome.

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