Exam (elaborations)
ABMDI Demonstrating Scientific Knowledge Complete Solution
- Course
- Institution
ABMDI Demonstrating Scientific Knowledge Complete Solution
[Show more]
Content preview
ABMDI Demonstrating Scientific Knowledge 2023 –2024 Complete Solution
Sings of Death Include: - -Lack of Pulse/Respiration
-Absence of Heartbeat
-Lack of Corneal Reflex and Pupillary Constriction
-Coolness of the Body
-Rigor Mortis
-Livor Mortis
Rigor Mortis - Stiffness of the body that sets in several hours after death
Rigor Mortis (Continued) - -Starts in the smaller muscles (jaw, extremities)
**First Indicator appears after 2-4 hours**
**Maximum Indicator is after 8-12 hours**
-Onset and Dissipation of rigor is rapid in children compared to adults
Livor Mortis - The pooling of the blood in tissues after death resulting in a reddish
color to the skin
Livor Mortis (Continued) - -Takes approximately 2-4 hours to develop
-As interval extends, the livor becomes fixed and will not blanch on pressure
-Generally, livor is fixed after 8-12 hours after death
Tardieu Spots - In advance stages of livor mortis, the skin capillaries often rupture
and cause pin point hemorrhages
Eye Changes after Death - -Clouding (occurring 1-2 hours)
-Sclera Dryness (TACHE NOIR)
Body Temperature - -Rate at which bodies cool is NOT uniform!!!
Algor Mortis - Cooling of the body after death
Decomposition Patterns - 24 hours: greenish discoloration of right, lower abdomen
24-36 hours: greenish discoloration of the abdomen
36-48 hours: marbling, bloating of the face
48-60 hours: desiccation (drying) of the fingertips
60-72 hours: bloating of the body (purging)
4-7 days: skin blebs, hair sloughing, skin slippage
days-weeks: dehydration of the body tissues
weeks-months: adipocere, mummification, skeletonization
Inspect the Body (External: Head) - -Examine the scalp for hidden trauma!
, -Lacerations may stick together; bullet wounds may be obscured
-Inspect ears for hemorrhage/foreign bodies
-Evaluate eyes for petechial hemorrhages, jaundice, or trauma
-Oral cavity may reveal trauma, foreign bodies, or evidence of poor hygiene
-Nasal Septum may be perforated due to chronic cocaine abuse
Inspect the Body (External: Neck) - -Any identifiable trauma should be documented
-DO NOT recover specimens from neck veins of homicide victims (it might create
trauma)
-View the posterior neck as well!
-Examine the neck for evidence of enlarged lymph nodes, thyroid, and/or other
masses
-Palpate the neck with PASSIVE flexion and extension to reveal fractures
Inspect the Body (External: Chest) - -Examine the dimensions of the chest,
documenting the anterior-posterior size
-An enlarged, barrel-shaped chest is a sign of chronic lung disease.
-Palpate the breasts for any masses
Inspect the Body (External: Abdomen) - -Palpate the abdomen to detect the presence
of fluid or masses.
-Excessive fluid may represent liver cirrhosis or failure.
-Document recent and remote surgical incisions.
-Trauma may not be readily apparent over the abdominal wall due to the elasticity of
the tissues
Inspect the Body (External: External Genitalia) - -Examine the external genitalia in
the MALE for masses, ulcerations, and surgery.
-Note the presence or absence of circumcision
-IN FEMALE, examine for prolapse of the uterus, masses, trauma, and ulcerations
Inspect the Body (External: Lower Extremities) - -Fractures of the hip are usually
indicated by the shortening and external rotation of the limbs
-Look for any trauma, fractures, burns, and scratches.
-Ascertain the presence of edema or brownish discoloration, suggestive of congestive
heart failure.
Inspect the Body (External: Upper Extremities) - -Examine color and appearance of
fingernails (torn or fractured fingernails may indicate a struggle.
-DO NOT attempt to fingerprint the decedent until trace evidence has been
recovered.
-Examine the antecubital fossae of the arm for the presence of perforations or
hemorrhage, which may indicate drug abuse.
-Examine wrists for scarring, suggestive of past suicide attempts
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Boffin. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75619 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now