Roles of radiological technologists at Tsukuba Medical Examiner's Office equipped with a computed tomography system dedicated for the examination of corpses
Forensic Imaging
; : 200508, 2022.
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| ScienceDirect | ID: covidwho-1882003
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The present study report introduces the roles of radiological technologists (RTs) at Tsukuba Medical Examiner's Office in Japan where a computed tomography system dedicated for examining corpses has been equipped. Several projects and enacted laws regarding postmortem imaging (PMI) have accelerated its use in many Japanese hospitals for detecting causes of death. The lack of sufficient forensic radiologists has led increasing need of RTs to assist forensic pathologists in a timely manner. Optimizing parameters and image processing of postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) and assistance in interpretation of PMCT using checklists by RTs help forensic pathologist to diagnose death causes and select needs for the following autopsy.
postmortem computed tomography (PMCT); radiological technologist; forensic radiographer; forensic radiologist; forensic pathologist; medical examiner Abbreviations: CT, computed tomography; MR, magnetic resonance; ER, emergency room; PMI, postmortem imaging; PMCT, postmortem CT; RTs, radiological technologists; JART, The Japan Association of Radiological Technologists; Ai, autopsy imaging; COVID-19, corona virus disease 2019
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