What are Postmortem Changes?
Postmortem changes are signs or indications of death. Postmortem changes include: AlgormortisLivormortisPallormortisRigormortis
What are Pediatric Cardiovascular Anomalies?
Pediatric cardiovascular anomalies are congenital heart defects that mean that a child was born with a problem in the structure of his or her heart. What is the Pathology of Pediatric Cardiovascular Anomalies? The pathology of pediatric cardiovascular anomalies is:…
What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. What is the Pathology of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? The pathology of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)…
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?
The shaken baby syndrome is a serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant or toddler. What is the Pathology of Shaken Baby Syndrome? The pathology of the shaken baby syndrome is: -Etiology: The cause of the shaken baby…
What Should be on the Differential for Pediatric-Related Autopsies?
The differential for pediatric-related autopsies should include: Shaken baby syndromeSudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)Pediatric cardiovascular anomalies
What are other Conditions that Should be Assessed at an Autopsy?
Other conditions include: Patient-related medical issuesAnomalies
What is a Pulmonary Embolism?
A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. What is the Pathology of Pulmonary Embolism? The pathology of pulmonary embolism is: -Etiology: The cause of pulmonary embolism is a clump of material that…
What is Pulmonary Pathology?
Pulmonary pathology is respiratory diseases that include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, and lung cancer. Examples of pulmonary pathology include: Pulmonary embolism
What is Pulseless Electrical Activity?
Pulseless electrical activity is characterized by unresponsiveness and the lack of a palpable pulse in the presence of organized cardiac electrical activity. What is the Pathology of Pulseless Electrical Activity? The pathology of pulseless electrical activity is: -Etiology: The cause…
What is Myocardial Infarction?
Myocardial infarction (MI) is the irreversible death (necrosis) of heart muscle secondary to ischemia. What is the Pathology of Myocardial Infarction? The pathology of myocardial infarction is: -Etiology: The cause of myocardial infarction is a coronary artery disease (CAD). -Pathogenesis:…