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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology
Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology 2/2010

01.06.2010 | Review

Hypothermia

verfasst von: Elisabeth E. Turk

Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Ausgabe 2/2010

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Abstract

Hypothermia refers to a situation where there is a drop in body core temperature below 35°C. It is a potentially fatal condition. In forensic medicine and pathology, cases of hypothermia often pose a special challenge to experts because of their complex nature, and the often absent or nonspecific nature of morphological findings. The scene of the incident may raise suspicions of a crime initially, due to phenomena such as terminal burrowing behavior and paradoxical undressing. An element of hypothermia often contributes to the cause of death in drug- and alcohol-related fatalities, in the homeless, in immersion deaths, in accidents and in cases of abuse or neglect, making the condition extremely relevant to forensic medical specialists. The aim of this review is to give an overview of the pathophysiological aspects of hypothermia and to illustrate different aspects relevant to forensic medical casework.
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Metadaten
Titel
Hypothermia
verfasst von
Elisabeth E. Turk
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2010
Verlag
Humana Press Inc
Erschienen in
Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Ausgabe 2/2010
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Elektronische ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-010-9142-4

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Die vergleichende experimentelle Pathologie („comparative experimental pathology“) ist ein Fachbereich an der Schnittstelle von Human- und Veterinärmedizin. Sie widmet sich der vergleichenden Erforschung von Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschieden von …

Gastrointestinale Stromatumoren

Open Access GIST CME-Artikel

Gastrointestinale Stromatumoren (GIST) stellen seit über 20 Jahren ein Paradigma für die zielgerichtete Therapie mit Tyrosinkinaseinhibitoren dar. Eine elementare Voraussetzung für eine mögliche neoadjuvante oder adjuvante Behandlung bei …