This new resource presents today's most complete guidance on performing, interpreting, and reporting post-mortem examinations. The first section is a manual covering specific autopsy procedures, biosafety, generation of autopsy reports, preparation of death certificates, and other essential subjects. The second section is an atlas, organized by organ system that captures the appearance of the complete spectrum of autopsy findings. Focuses on hospital autopsy, while also providing a brief introduction to forensic autopsy. Examines autopsy photography and radiology, microscopic examination, supplemental laboratory studies, and other investigative approaches. Includes a chapter on performing special dissection procedures that are usually not covered during a typical residency. Addresses legal, social, and ethical issues as well as quality improvement and quality assurance. Presents over 395 photographs-200 in full color-depicting common gross and microscopic autopsy findings for every part of the body. Correlates pathologic findings with their clinical causes.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-10
0443076766
ISBN-13
9780443076763
eBay Product ID (ePID)
195138
Product Key Features
Author
Richard L. Davis, Walter E. Finkbeiner, Philip C. Ursell
Publication Name
Autopsy Pathology
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Forensic Medicine, Pathology
Publication Year
2003
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Medical
Number of Pages
424 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8 in
Item Weight
35.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2002-038245
Lc Classification Number
Ra1063.4.F566 2003
Table of Content
Chapter 1 The Autopsy: Past and Present Chapter 2 Legal, Social, and Ethical Issues Chapter 3 Autopsy Biosafety Chapter 4 Basic Postmortem Examination Chapter 5 Postmortem Examination of Fetuses and Infants Chapter 6 Special Dissection Procedures Chapter 7 Autopsy Photography and Radiology Chapter 8 Microscopic Examination Chapter 9 Supplemental Laboratory Studies Chapter 10 The Autopsy Report Chapter 11 Postmortem Examination in Cases of Sudden Death Due to Natural Causes Chapter 12 Death Certification Chapter 13 Medical Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance of the Autopsy Chapter 14 Atlas of Autopsy Pathology - External Findings - Pericardial, Pleural, and Peritoneal Cavitites - Cardiovascular System - Respiratory System - Gastrointestinal System - Hepatobiliary System - Pancreas - Urinary Tract System - Reproductive System (Male) - Reproductive System (Female) - Endocrine System - Lymphoreticular System - Musculoskeletal System - Central Nervous System - Pediatric Pathology - Placenta and Umbilical Cord