Tag: forensic pathology
Thermal Airway Injury: Soot and Heat Damage Evaluation
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Mar 27 2026
Explore the mechanisms of thermal airway injury, including upper and lower airway damage, soot evaluation, and systemic toxicity from smoke inhalation in forensic contexts.
Postmortem Sepsis Diagnosis: Forensic Challenges and Biomarker Solutions
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Mar 26 2026
Understanding why diagnosing sepsis after death is difficult, covering reliable biomarkers, sampling techniques, and time constraints in forensic pathology.
Brain Removal: Techniques and Safety in Forensic Pathology
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Mar 1 2026
The occipital hinge technique in forensic pathology preserves critical brain structures during removal, improving accuracy in determining cause of death and ensuring reliable evidence for legal proceedings.
Exhumation and Re-Autopsy: Legal and Technical Considerations
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 16 2026
Exhumation and re-autopsy are rare but critical forensic procedures used to uncover hidden causes of death, correct legal errors, or resolve civil disputes. Learn the legal steps, technical limits, and real-world cases where digging up a body made all the difference.