Forensic Aspects In Emergency Medicine

This pocketbook provides emergency service personnel and emergency physicians with practical forensic knowledge for the initial care of emergency patients based on numerous case examples. Topics include necropsy, crime scene behavior, blunt and sharp force, strangulation, gunshot wounds, homicide, and suicide. Specifics on sudden infant death syndrome, child abuse, and sexual offenses are also included. The 2nd edition is completely revised, updated and expanded to include the topic of child protection.