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what does the severity,extent and appearance of blunt trauma depend on? :: 1. force to body 2. time over which the force is delivered 3. region streak 4. extent of the body surface which the force is delivered 5. nature of the weapon what are the four categories of blunt force trauma? :: 1. a...

Brain stem death :: Comatose, cannot breath on on, is on ventilator Persistent vegetative state :: Brain stem functional, can breath on own, eye movements, not in coma medicolegal :: refers to something pertaining to both medicine and law with a goal of determining the cause and manner of dea...

The first arriving officer at the scene ___. :: Prevents disturbance of the body and isolates any witnesses so they may be interviewed by a detective. In gunshot deaths, it is always good practice to ___. :: Secure the hands by placing brown paper bags over them prior to transport. Medications...

Cause and manner of death :: Cause: Medical determination based on evidence and opinion Manner: legal determination, circumstances by which cause of death came to be Forensic pathologist :: focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse. The autopsy is performed by a coroner o...

History and Purpose of Death Investigations :: What is the purpose of death investigations? -find answers for families who have lost loved ones -cause of death -manner of death -collect evidence -identify suspects -convict murders -death investigator is the eyes and ears of the forensic path...