1.

Record Nr.

UNISA996210672603316

Autore

Finkbeiner Walter E

Titolo

Autopsy pathology [[electronic resource] ] : a manual and atlas / / Walter E. Finkbeiner, Philip C. Ursell, Richard L. Davis ; contributor, Andrew J. Connolly

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, PA, : Saunders/Elsevier, c2009

ISBN

1-4377-1971-6

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (366 p. ) : ill. (chiefly col.)

Altri autori (Persone)

UrsellPhilip C

DavisRichard L., M.D.

Disciplina

616.0759

Soggetti

Autopsy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Expert consult"--Cover.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The autopsy : past and present -- Legal, social, and ethical issues -- Autopsy biosafety -- Basic postmortem examination -- Postmortem examination of fetuses and infants -- Special dissection procedures -- Autopsy photography and radiology -- Microscopic examination -- Supplemental laboratory studies -- The autopsy report -- Postmortem examination in cases of sudden death due to natural causes -- Postmortem examination in cases of sepsis or multiple organ dysfunction -- Death certification -- Medical quality imporvement and quality assurance of the autopsy -- Atlas of autopsy pathology.

Sommario/riassunto

This how-to guide presents today's most complete coverage of performing, interpreting, & reporting post-mortem examinations. In addition to discussing the basics of the specialty, this lasting & useful reference features information on the performance of specialized autopsy procedures.