Autopsy Test Review- Forensics 2

Detailed post-mortem exam to determine cause, manner of death, disease, or ID the body

Autopsy

What does autopsy mean in Greek?

to see for oneself

Deliberate killing of a baby within the first 24 hours

Neonaticide

How is a coroner hired?

elected government official

How is a medical examiner hired?

appointed by the chief medical examiner in the state

How is a forensic pathologist hired?

hired by city, county, state, medical examiner, cornoer’s office, hospitals or federal agency

What is the difference between a pathologist and forensic pathologist?

forensic pathologist examines evidence

Autopsies are more accurate if performed within ___.

24 hours

What are the 5 manners of death?

Natural, accidental, suicide, homicide, undetermined

What does the microbiology level of an autopsy test for?

infections

What does the anatomical histology level of an autopsy test for?

body tissues and organs

What does toxicology and pharmacology level of an autopsy test for?

chemicals, meds, drugs, poisons

What is done throughout the autopsy?

Everything is recorded with verbal notes and on a body diagram

What is the most common error during an autopsy?

y incision/ truck incision

Why is there little blood during an autopsy?

no blood circulation

How long after death does the body release fluids?

1-3 days

How long does it take for toxicology reports to come back from an autopsy?

4-6 weeks

Fluid from the eye that determines drugs, poisons, and alcohol.

vitreous humor

Pinpoint round spots, resulting from bleeding, asphyxiation, strangulation, suffocation

Petechiae

Lack of oxygen

asphyxia

What are the ways someone can die from asphyxiation?

strangulation suffocation, chemical, and mechanical

If you see petechiae what would it indicate is the cause of death?

asphyxiation

If you see a stain around the mouth or throat, what would the cause of death be?

Poison

If there was foam around the mouth or throat, what would the cause of death be?

drowning