Introduction
There are numerous descriptions of drowning that are available and actually, all of them bear some weight. According to Lunette, G., et.al death by drowning is the consequence of a obstruction of respiration by impediment of mouth and nose by a liquid medium which is more often than not water (2004). Actually, there are many other drowning definitions wherein all have some accuracy. In regards to true drowning, there are relatively no considerable disagreements, since there is a general conduit, which involves the water inhalation, which could eventually pass through the alveolo-capillary membrane thus eventually reaching the general circulation ultimately. Characteristically, a difference flanked by saltwater and fresh is made, even though this is fundamentally rooted in animal experimentations. Conversely, huge debates subsist concerning immersion death excluding true drowning, for example dry lung drowning and hydrocution. In addition, the pathogenic and physiological incidents are difficult to establish. Certainly, laryngospasm and vasovagal stimulation caused reflex cardiac arrest cannot be established throughout autopsy, however, favourising aspects for instance, cold-water and ethanol ingestion ought to be considered. In all actuality, immersion death excluding true drowning can never be validated via autopsy methods.
Such deaths can actually be of natural causes. According to Smith, G. M., et.al, to attribute drowning as grounds of death especially to a corpse discovered in water devoid of various confirmations of the consequence of containing absorbed water is uncertain. Therefore, in such circumstances, it could be more precise to indulge a diffe...
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When looking at this case study and taking in all the factors that could of contributed to the couples death 3 stand out and play a significant role in the couples fatal hot tub session. The three major players in the couples death was the hot water, wine, and for the husband, his medication Lasix. All three of these things lower your blood pressure and put together can be fatal. Let’s start with the medication Lasix that Mr. Underhill takes to lower his blood pressure. This medication is taken to lower high blood pressure and also used to eliminate excess fluid in the body, so it is very easy to get dehydrated while taking this medication. Mr. Underhill was complaining of urinating frequently so taking this medication and most likely being
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The term forensic toxicology is defined as examination of all aspects of toxicity that may have legal implications (James & Nordby, 2009 p. 61). In the past, poisoning was one of the most popular forms of murder. There are countless natural substances in the world that when ingested into the body in high doses, can become lethal to the human body. What made this form of murder so famous is that most poisons mimic common medical diseases, leading physicians to believe a victim died of natural causes (Ramsland, n.d.). Aside from murder, this forensic discipline is also essential for determining accidental deaths and suicides.
It has been found that the decomposition process is best divided into five stages: fresh stage, bloated stage, decay stage, post-decay stage, and remains. The fresh stage starts the moment the individual died and lasts until bloating can be observed. The bloated stage is usually within two to seven days after death. Putrefaction begins at this stage and the gases produced from bacteria cause...
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...he case of forensics. You can go beyond the normal reality of blood spatter (?.. how does or where did blood spatter come into play here). The species of a set of bones can be determined through forensics anthropology. The sex of a skeleton. The age of a person and by studying the bones you can find a person’s age. Forensics Anthropology, (2014)
Since homicide is a crime in which a life has been ended, it is highly important the investigation surrounding a homicide be taken seriously and be completed effectively. That is, it is critical for the investigator(s), and other branches of the investigation, to be highly trained in preserving a crime scene, as well as interpreting the evidence left at a crime scene, or surrounding the investigation. There are various techniques available to aid in the examination of a homicide crime scene, but none more importantly than what could be told be the body.
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I was very excited to take Death and Dying as a college level course. Firstly, because I have always had a huge interest in death, but it coincides with a fear surrounding it. I love the opportunity to write this paper because I can delve into my own experiences and beliefs around death and dying and perhaps really establish a clear personal perspective and how I can relate to others in a professional setting.
In news stories the world over there are cases of pets and occasionally humans that have fallen into icy lakes and been submerged for up to and over an hour. Often the human or pet will perish due to the cold temperature of the water but in some cases are pulled free and are resuscitated; surviving their ordeal and being effectively ‘restored’ from what is considered by normal standards certain death. The idea that conscious beings could survive such trauma is that the icy water lowers body temperature and places it into a state of suspended animation, slowing metabolism and brain function to levels where they require very little or no oxygen at all.
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