Knight Forensic Pathology 4th Edition by Pekka Saukko, Bernard Knight ISBN 1498715788 9781498715782

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ISBN 10: 1498715788 
ISBN 13: 9781498715782
Author: Pekka Saukko, Bernard Knight

The fourth edition of Knight’s Forensic Pathology continues to be the definitive international resource for those in training and in practice, covering all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy, including the cause and time of death, interpretation of wounds and every other facet of the investigation of a fatality.The contents are intended to lead th.

Knight’s Forensic Pathology 4th Table of contents:

Section 1: Basic Principles of Forensic Pathology

1. Introduction to Forensic Pathology

   • The Role of the Forensic Pathologist
   • The History of Forensic Pathology
   • Forensic Pathology and the Legal System
   • Ethical Considerations in Forensic Pathology

2. Postmortem Changes

   • Early Postmortem Changes
   • Late Postmortem Changes
   • Factors Affecting Postmortem Changes

3. The Autopsy

   • The Purpose and Importance of the Autopsy
   • Autopsy Procedures: External and Internal Examination
   • Documentation and Photography
   • Special Techniques in Forensic Autopsies

Section 2: Cause of Death

4. Determining the Cause of Death

   • Mechanisms of Death
   • Natural Deaths: Causes and Investigations
   • Unnatural Deaths: Traumatic and Non-Traumatic Causes
   • Death by Violence: Homicide, Suicide, and Accidents

5. Injuries and Trauma

   • Blunt Force Trauma
   • Sharp Force Trauma
   • Gunshot Wounds
   • Burns, Drowning, and Asphyxia
   • Thermal Injuries and Hypothermia

6. Poisoning and Toxicology

   • Introduction to Forensic Toxicology
   • Common Poisons and Toxins
   • Drug Overdose and Substances of Abuse
   • Alcohol and Drugs in the Body
   • Postmortem Toxicology

Section 3: Specialized Topics in Forensic Pathology

7. Death by Hanging, Strangulation, and Suffocation

   • Mechanisms of Death in Hanging and Strangulation
   • Forensic Examination and Findings
   • Diagnosis of Suffocation

8. Asphyxial Deaths

   • Different Types of Asphyxia
   • Death Due to Obstruction of Airways
   • Forensic Considerations in Asphyxial Deaths

9. Death by Fire

   • Pathophysiology of Burn Injuries
   • The Investigation of Fatal Fires
   • Postmortem Findings in Burn Victims

10. Drowning

    • Pathophysiology of Drowning
    • Forensic Investigation of Drowning
    • Postmortem Findings in Drowning Victims

11. Blunt Force Trauma and Fractures

    • Examination of Blunt Force Trauma
    • Fracture Patterns and Interpretation
    • Skull and Spine Injuries

12. Sharp Force Trauma

    • Mechanisms of Sharp Force Injuries
    • Types of Sharp Force Trauma: Stab and Incised Wounds
    • Forensic Considerations in Sharp Force Injuries

13. Gunshot Wounds

    • Characteristics of Gunshot Wounds
    • Examination of Gunshot Wounds
    • Gunshot Residue and Ballistic Evidence

Section 4: Child and Infant Deaths

14. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

    • Diagnosis of SIDS
    • Pathophysiology and Risk Factors
    • Forensic Investigation of SIDS

15. Infant and Child Homicide

    • Signs of Abuse in Infants and Children
    • Forensic Considerations in Child Homicide
    • Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma

16. Child Abuse and Neglect

    • Physical and Psychological Effects of Child Abuse
    • Forensic Examination of Abuse Cases
    • Legal and Ethical Issues in Child Abuse Cases

Section 5: Deaths in Special Circumstances

17. Deaths in Custody

    • Forensic Investigation of Deaths in Police Custody
    • Suicide and Homicide in Custody
    • Deaths in Detention Facilities

18. Death in the Elderly

    • Common Causes of Death in Older Adults
    • Forensic Considerations in Elderly Deaths
    • Assessing the Signs of Abuse and Neglect

19. Death in Pregnancy

    • Maternal Deaths and Their Causes
    • Pregnancy-Related Complications
    • Investigating Deaths in Pregnant Women

Section 6: Forensic Pathology and the Law

20. Forensic Pathology and the Legal System

    • The Role of the Forensic Pathologist in Court
    • Reporting and Presenting Evidence
    • Legal Considerations in Forensic Pathology
    • Ethical Issues in Forensic Pathology

21. The Forensic Pathologist’s Role in Mass Fatality Incidents

    • Mass Casualty Disasters and Their Investigation
    • Forensic Response to Disasters
    • Identification and Documentation of Mass Fatalities

Section 7: Postmortem Investigation

22. Postmortem Imaging and Techniques

    • Radiology and CT Scanning in Forensic Pathology
    • Postmortem MRI and Other Imaging Techniques
    • The Role of DNA in Forensic Pathology

23. The Forensic Pathologist’s Autopsy Report

    • Writing and Structuring the Autopsy Report
    • Interpretation and Presentation of Findings
    • Legal Implications of Autopsy Reports

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