| Deaths of amateur scuba divers. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8028487 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Four scuba diving deaths investigated by the Forensic Medicine Unit, University of Edinburgh Medical School, are reported. The pathological investigation of such deaths requires that a detailed history of the events prior to death is obtained and that the site of the accident is fully examined with underwater photographic recording where possible. The diving suits, breathing apparatus and other diving accessories also have to be examined carefully by experts and a complete autopsy with toxicological and histological examination is essential. The causes and mechanisms of death are discussed, as are the importance of special autopsy techniques and investigations. Possible interpretative problems are highlighted. |
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Authors:
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J O Obafunwa; A Busuttil; B Purdue |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Medicine, science, and the law Volume: 34 ISSN: 0025-8024 ISO Abbreviation: Med Sci Law Publication Date: 1994 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-08-09 Completed Date: 1994-08-09 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400721 Medline TA: Med Sci Law Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 123-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pathology, University Medical School, Edinburgh. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Diving / adverse effects* Forensic Medicine Humans Male |
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