Handbook for Death Scene Investigators

List of contents

Preface, Chapter 1 Guidelines for the Death Scene Investigator, Chapter 2 Signs of Sudden Death and Disease, Chapter 3 Obtaining a Medical History, Chapter 4 Traumatic Deaths, Chapter 5 Time of Death and Decomposition, Chapter 6 Decedent Identification, Chapter 7 Scene Evidence Collection, Chapter 8 Signs of CPR and Treatment., Chapter 9 The Autopsy, Chapter 10 Other Experts Who May Be Needed., Chapter 11 Cause, Mechanism, and Manner of Death, Appendices

Summary

Offers information for death scene investigators, including details about sudden natural deaths by disease and accident. This book also provides practical information including how to review a medical chart, how to collect evidence, and how to obtain a medical history. It offers appendices on medical terms, and lists of prescription drugs.

Product details

• Authors: Jay Dix, Jay (Medical Examiner Dix, Dix Jay
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138426948
• ISBN: 978-1-138-42694-8
• No. of pages: 152
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; LAW / Forensic Science, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Forensic Science, Legal aspects of criminology, Criminology: legal aspects