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Summary
Cause and Mechanism of Death
Death Investigation
Cause of death: disease or injury that
initiated the events that led to death
Mechanism of death: Physical abnormality
produced by cause of death that is
incompatible with life.
Death Investigation
Examples:
Death Investigation
Examples:
Man shot during robbery. Man stabilizes.
Develops pnemonia. Followed by kidney failure,
liver failure, heart failure, death. Had prior lung
and heart disease, and probably would have
survived if not for these diseases.
Death Investigation
Natural
Accidental
Homicidal
Suicidal
Death Investigation
Mechanical
Thermal
Chemical
Electrical
Mechanical
Death Investigation > Traumatic Death > Mechanical > Firearm Wound
Death Investigation > Traumatic Death > Mechanical > Firearm Wound
Chemical Trauma
Chemical Trauma
Thermal Trauma
Hypothermia: excessive cold
Hyperthermia: excessive heat
Electrical Trauma