Autopsy Artifact Created by the Revivant Auto Pulse™ Resuscitation Device.

Autor: Hart, Amy P., Azar, Venus J., Hart, Katherine R., Stephens, Boyd G.
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Zdroj: Journal of Forensic Sciences; Jan2005, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p164-168, 5p, 6 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart
Abstrakt: Presents three cases of resuscitative artifact that could be potentially confused with homicidal or accidental injury. Importance of the evaluation and correct identification of resuscitative artifacts for diagnosis and determination of causes of death; Resemblance of resuscitative artifacts with homocidal or accidental injury; Identification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation as a basic life support method intended to maintain perfusion of the internal organs in cases of apparent sudden cardiac arrest until advanced life support can be instituted.
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