Sharp Force Injuries

What are Sharp Force Injuries?

Sharp force injuries are characterized by a relatively well-defined traumatic separation of tissues caused by pointed objects or objects with sharp edges.
Gunshot Wound Injuries

What are Gunshot Wound Injuries?

Gunshot wound injuries are caused by a projectile from a firearm and may include bleeding, broken bones, organ damage, infection of the wound, loss of the ability to move part of the body, and, in more severe cases, death.
Fire Death Injuries

What are Fire Death Injuries?

Fire death injuries are usually caused by smoke inhalation of the toxic gases produced by fires. Only about 30 % of fire-related deaths and injuries are caused by flames and burns.
Electrical Injuries

What are Electrical Injuries?

Electrical injuries are damages caused by generated electrical current passing through the body. Symptoms include skin burns, damage to internal organs and other soft tissues to cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory arrest.
Drowning Injuries.

What are Drowning Injuries?

Drowning injuries are among the top 10 causes of mortality for children and young people worldwide. It results in hypoxia, which can damage multiple organs, particularly the brain.
Asphyxia Injuries

What are Asphyxia Injuries?

Asphyxia injuries are the result of a protracted crush injury to the upper torso or epigastrium in which venous hypertension is transmitted to the valveless veins of the upper body.
How are Injuries Classified

How are Injuries Classified?

Injuries are classified as:  Asphyxia Blunt force injuries Drowning Electrical injuries Fire death injuriesGunshot wounds Sharp force injuries Temperature related deaths Motor vehicle deaths Substance abuse