Case Studies in Traumatic Death Restoration
No matter what your experience level or call volume is traumatic deaths will occur and you will be called upon. Oftentimes, the surviving family will have a desire to see their loved one and you will be asked if that is possible. This lecture will examine the most common causes of traumatic death through the lens of forensic medicine to point out what you can expect and how you can best approach these difficult cases. Using a step-by-step approach supported with photo documentation discussions will be had about specific causes of death including gunshots to the head caused by handguns and shotguns, blunt force head injury caused automobile and motorcycle accidents, sharp force injuries caused by acts of violence, and crushing head injuries.