Analysis of 4 Cases of Electrocution due to Direct Current Electronic Hunter / 法医学杂志
Journal of Forensic Medicine
;
(6): 592-595, 2019.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-985052
ABSTRACT
Objective To summarize the characteristics of cases of electrocution due to direct current (DC) electronic hunter, and to provide references for forensic identification. Methods Four cases of electrocution due to DC electronic hunter were collected. Statistical analysis was carried out from the perspective of the scene and electric marks distribution, damage characteristics and histopathological changes. Results All the 4 cases of electrocution were accidental events. There were multiple electric marks, most of which were located in the lower limbs with serious damage. Some strip type electric marks were visible. Conclusion The distribution, morphological characteristics and severity of the electric marks caused by DC electronic hunter are different from those of the ordinary low-voltage alternating current damage. It is alerting that there would be actions of destroying the scene and abandoning the corpse in such cases.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Cadaver
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Fatal Outcome
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Lower Extremity
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Forensic Pathology
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Electric Injuries
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Electricity
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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