Alcohol and Accidental Submersion from Watercraft and Surrounds

1977 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 246-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vernon D. Plueckhahn
Keyword(s):  
Fresh Water ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Post Mortem Examination ◽  
Scientific Assessment ◽  
Death By Drowning

Death by ‘drowning’ is classically considered asphyxiai in nature although there is frequently little evidence to support this concept at post-mortem examination. The results of the use of two simple tests as an aid to the scientific assessment of the cause of death of deceased persons found dead in salt and fresh water are given. The role of prior consumption of alcohol in deaths by immersion is discussed.

scholarly journals Mors Gaudet Succurrere Vitae. The Role of Clinical Autopsy in Preventing Litigation Related to the Management of Liver and Digestive Disorders

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1436
Author(s):  
Stefano D’Errico ◽  
Martina Zanon ◽  
Michela Peruch ◽  
Monica Concato ◽  
Martina Padovano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Clinical Diagnosis ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Improve Patient Safety ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Accurate Analysis ◽  
Hepatic Diseases

Over the last 50 years, the number of clinical autopsies has decreased, but their role in assessing cause of death and clinical performance is still acknowledged. Few publications have studied their role in malpractice claim prevention. The paper aims to highlight the role of clinical autopsy in preventing errors and improve healthcare quality. A retrospective study was conducted on 28 clinical autopsies performed between 2015 and 2021 on patients dead unexpectedly after procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of digestive and hepatic diseases. After an accurate analysis of medical records and consultation with healthcare professionals, all cases were subjected to autopsy and histopathology. The data obtained were analyzed and shared with the risk-management team to identify pitfalls and preventive strategies. Post-mortem evaluations confirmed the clinical diagnosis only in six cases (21.4%). Discordances were observed in 10 cases (35.7%). In the remaining 12 cases (42.9%) the clinical diagnosis was labeled as “unknown” and post-mortem examinations made it possible to document the cause of death. Post-mortem examinations can concretely enrich hospital prevention systems and improve patient safety. The methodological approach outlined certainly demonstrates that, even in the risk-management field, “mors gaudet succurrere vitae” (“death delights in helping life”).

Identifying the correct cause of death: The role of post-mortem computed tomography in sudden unexplained death

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-212
Author(s):  
Matthew Clarke ◽  
Angus McGregor ◽  
Claire Robinson ◽  
Jasmin Amoroso ◽  
Bruno Morgan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Sudden Unexplained Death ◽  
Unexplained Death

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude of 3rd Year Medical Students regarding Post Mortem Examination

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Mushtaq Ahmad ◽  
Md Fashiur Rahman ◽  
Farial Naima Rahman ◽  
Md Afzalur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Mortem Examination ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: Post mortem examination is a process which is required to establish the exact cause of death in sudden, suspicious or unnatural cases. It determines the mode, manner and time passed since death. Objective: To explore the knowledge and attitude of 3rd year medical students regarding post mortem examination at the very beginning of their para clinical course study. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was performed at Armed Forces Medical College, Dhaka during the period of July to September 2016. One hundred fifteen 3rd year students were selected by purposive and convenient method and asked to respond anonymously to a 18 item selfadministered, predesigned, pretested multiple choice questionnaire which dealt with their views on autopsy practice, the knowledge procedure, attitude and perception towards post mortem examination. Ethical permission of authority concerned and verbal consent was obtained from every respondent students. Results: In this study, 108(93.91 %) students gave positive answer about the requirement of autopsy in unnatural death cases. A large number of students 57(49.56%) did not know about the types of autopsy, but more than half 67(58.26%) knew about virtual autopsy. Seventy two (62.61%) answered that heart is the organ sent for histopathological examination and majority 71(61.74%) could identify the viscera sent for chemical analysis. But most of them 65(56.52%) had wrong idea about the laboratory for chemical analysis. Also 70(60.87%) thought that formalin is used for preservation of viscera. Majority students 88(76.52%) answered that autopsy is performed to detect the cause of death. Greater part of respondent 98(85.22%) also said postmortem examination is neither harassment to victim’s relatives and nor disrespect to a dead body. Most of the students 113(98.26%) answered that observation of post mortem examination should be part of MBBS course curriculum and all 115(100%) gave positive response about utility of this chapter in their course studies. Forty one (35.65%) came to know about autopsy from medical books, followed by 35(30.44%) from newspaper/ story books. Almost all 113(98.26%) did not watch any autopsy before their admission to medical college. A greater part of students 74(64.35%) did not know whether autopsy cause any disfigurement of dead bodies. In present study 102(88.69%) students showed positive attitude to have post mortem examination of relatives if required. Majority of samples thought post mortem is not required in putrefied body and 93(80.87%) answered that body can be preserved at mortuary cooler after post mortem when required. Conclusion: Post mortem is an integral part of Forensic Medicine course curriculum. Teaching professionals should give more emphasis to make this chapter more interesting to the medical students. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.12(2) 2016: 9-14

scholarly journals Role of post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) in the assessment of the challenging diagnosis of pericardial tamponade as cause of death in cases with hemopericardium

2015 ◽  
Vol 120 (8) ◽  
pp. 723-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Filograna ◽  
Patrick Laberke ◽  
Garyfalia Ampanozi ◽  
Wolf Schweitzer ◽  
Michael J. Thali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Pericardial Tamponade ◽  
Post Mortem

Notes on an Epidemic of Colitis at the Derby County Asylum

1899 ◽  
Vol 45 (190) ◽  
pp. 549-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. F. Legge
Keyword(s):  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Large Intestine ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Post Mortem Examination ◽  
Bloody Stools

During the year from May, 1898, to May, 1899, 26 male and 28 female patients in the Derby County Asylum were attacked with the disease variously known as dysentery, dysenteric diarrhoea, or colitis, and characterised clinically by bloody stools and rise of temperature, and in advanced cases showing in post-mortem examination extensive thickening and ulceration of the lower end of the large intestine, with numerous microscopic hæmorrhages into the submucous layer. Of the 54 attacked, 23 died, in 13 the colitis being apparently the direct cause of death, in 10 a contributory cause. Some brief notes of our attempt to ascertain the cause of the outbreak may be of interest, though the results obtained were mostly negative or inconclusive.

scholarly journals Acute Ruminal Drinking in a 2-week old Male Friesian Crossbred Calf

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
S. E. Abalaka ◽  
N. A. Sani ◽  
I. S. Idoko ◽  
O. Z. Tenuche ◽  
S. A. Ejeh
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
The Body ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Post Mortem Examination ◽  
Pathological Conditions ◽  
Mucous Membranes

Post-mortem examination was carried out on a 2-week old male Friesian crossbred calf to determine the cause of death. The body condition of the calf was fair with pale mucous membranes. There was petechial to ecchymotic epicardial haemorrhages with mild hydroperitoneum and hepatomegaly. The enlarged rumen contained a large amount of white offensive rancid-smelling curdled milk mixed with watery content while the abomasum contained some sand sediment. A diagnosis of acute ruminal drinking was made based on the calf's age, reportedly feeding entirely on milk ration, and the presence of a large amount of curdled milk in the rumen. Early diagnosis and the treatment of underlying pathological conditions, correction of predisposing management practices, and rumenostomy are some of the ante-mortem ways to combat and improve the prognosis of the condition in affected calves.   

The Second Post-Mortem and Deaths Overseas: A Case Report

1984 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Cordner
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Insurance Policy ◽  
Transverse Mesocolon ◽  
Post Mortem Examination ◽  
The United Kingdom

A case is presented of a 35-year-old British engineer who died while in the Middle East. A diagnosis of ‘Acute Haemorrhagic Pancreatitis’ was made at the post-mortem examination. At a second post-mortem examination performed in the United Kingdom ten days later, the cause of death was shown to be extensive haemorrhage into the transverse mesocolon. The discovery of a localized arteritis within the haemorrhage was important in excluding significant trauma in the aetiology of this haemorrhage. This was of particular significance in this case because of the disposition of an insurance policy. The case is a demonstration of the value of the Court of Appeal's ruling in R. v. West Yorkshire Coroner, ex parte Ronald Smith. 1

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