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Alternative light source photography
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stimulus such as suspected food or venom, latex, chlorhexidine, suxamethomium, morphine or beta-lactam antibiotic. Complement C4 is the most robust indicator of a potential C1 inhibitor deficiency leading to angioedema.
THE MATERNAL DEATH AUTOPSY Victoria Francis Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Southbank, Melbourne, Vic, Australia The post-mortem examination of maternal deaths can be one of the more complicated investigations in forensic pathology and there is no Australia-wide register of maternal deaths in Australia. Pregnancy-related deaths are traditionally defined as being a death that occurs during pregnancy or within 6 weeks of parturition. They are usually categorised into direct, indirect, coincidental and late maternal deaths. These categories attempt to delineate and define those conditions that are specifically related to pregnancy. Various case studies will be presented, along with a discussion of some of the complex medicolegal issues that may arise in specific cases. The potential value of a national registry will be discussed. References 1. Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries. Saving Mothers’ Lives: Reviewing maternal deaths to make motherhood safer, 2006–2008. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 2011; 118: (Suppl 1). 2. Millward-Sadler G. The maternal autopsy. In: Burton J, Rutty G, editors. The Hospital Autopsy: A Manual of Fundamental Autopsy Practice. 3rd ed. London: Hodder Arnold, 2010; 203–16. 3. World Health Organisation: Maternal Mortality Fact Sheet. Cited 29 Oct 2014. http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/monitoring/ maternal-mortality-2013/en/
WHY BABIES DIE: THE GLOBAL HUMAN TRAGEDY OF STILLBIRTH
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The Lancet stillbirth series has articulated the top 10 interventions to reduce the global burden of stillbirth. In the developing world, such interventions include reducing the risk of malarial infection in pregnancy and provision of emergency obstetric care. In the developed world, key priorities include improved detection and management of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and fetal growth restriction, and timely induction of labour at term. This talk will provide an overview of the epidemiology of stillbirth, as well as outline future inroads into reducing stillbirth risk through improved identification of growth restricted fetuses, and exciting potential therapies for preeclampsia.
A BIT OF BITING: PHOTOGRAPHY Alex Forrest1,2 1Associate Professor, Forensic Odontology, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, and 2Senior Forensic Odontologist, Health Services Queensland, Forensic and Scientific Services, Coopers Plains, Qld, Australia Photography plays a vital role in bite mark analysis and comparison, and is equally important to the analysis of other patterned injuries. Accurate representation of injuries in acquired images without introduced distortion forms the basis for scaling and measurement, and underlies all comparison techniques. Sources of introduced image errors are discussed and methods are shown to correct these (when correction is possible), or to avoid them at the time of photography. The outcomes and consequences of inappropriate image corrections are also illustrated.
ALTERNATIVE LIGHT SOURCE PHOTOGRAPHY
Sue Walker1,2 1University of Melbourne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and 2Department of Perinatal Medicine, Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
Clair Richards Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Southbank, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
Stillbirth is a global human tragedy, responsible for 3 million deaths every year. Effective interventions to reduce stillbirth is arguably one of the most important public health priorities. In Australia, 1 in 130 of all pregnancies end in stillbirth; twice as many lives are lost to stillbirth as to road accidents every year. Disturbingly, rates of stillbirth in Australia have remained static for over a decade. In part, this is because of the changing face of pregnant women in 2014; increasing maternal age, increasing use of artificial reproductive techniques and increasing obesity are all recognised risk factors for stillbirth.
Using ultraviolet light through to infrared light we can uncover a lot of information that may not be seen in visible light. We look at using ultraviolet light to enhance bruises and bite marks, and search for trace evidence. Infrared photography is used to enhance difficult to see blood on dark and patterned clothing, and tattoos post-mortem difficult to see due to decomposition, lividity and burning. We look at which light source is best for different situations and needs. If the results need to be photographed, how do you choose a camera system to suit your needs and where do you source them? How do you photograph and store these images?
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Copyright © Royal College of pathologists of Australasia. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.
stimulus such as suspected food or venom, latex, chlorhexidine, suxamethomium, morphine or beta-lactam antibiotic. Complement C4 is the most robust indicator of a potential C1 inhibitor deficiency leading to angioedema.
THE MATERNAL DEATH AUTOPSY Victoria Francis Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Southbank, Melbourne, Vic, Australia The post-mortem examination of maternal deaths can be one of the more complicated investigations in forensic pathology and there is no Australia-wide register of maternal deaths in Australia. Pregnancy-related deaths are traditionally defined as being a death that occurs during pregnancy or within 6 weeks of parturition. They are usually categorised into direct, indirect, coincidental and late maternal deaths. These categories attempt to delineate and define those conditions that are specifically related to pregnancy. Various case studies will be presented, along with a discussion of some of the complex medicolegal issues that may arise in specific cases. The potential value of a national registry will be discussed. References 1. Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries. Saving Mothers’ Lives: Reviewing maternal deaths to make motherhood safer, 2006–2008. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 2011; 118: (Suppl 1). 2. Millward-Sadler G. The maternal autopsy. In: Burton J, Rutty G, editors. The Hospital Autopsy: A Manual of Fundamental Autopsy Practice. 3rd ed. London: Hodder Arnold, 2010; 203–16. 3. World Health Organisation: Maternal Mortality Fact Sheet. Cited 29 Oct 2014. http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/monitoring/ maternal-mortality-2013/en/
WHY BABIES DIE: THE GLOBAL HUMAN TRAGEDY OF STILLBIRTH
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The Lancet stillbirth series has articulated the top 10 interventions to reduce the global burden of stillbirth. In the developing world, such interventions include reducing the risk of malarial infection in pregnancy and provision of emergency obstetric care. In the developed world, key priorities include improved detection and management of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and fetal growth restriction, and timely induction of labour at term. This talk will provide an overview of the epidemiology of stillbirth, as well as outline future inroads into reducing stillbirth risk through improved identification of growth restricted fetuses, and exciting potential therapies for preeclampsia.
A BIT OF BITING: PHOTOGRAPHY Alex Forrest1,2 1Associate Professor, Forensic Odontology, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, and 2Senior Forensic Odontologist, Health Services Queensland, Forensic and Scientific Services, Coopers Plains, Qld, Australia Photography plays a vital role in bite mark analysis and comparison, and is equally important to the analysis of other patterned injuries. Accurate representation of injuries in acquired images without introduced distortion forms the basis for scaling and measurement, and underlies all comparison techniques. Sources of introduced image errors are discussed and methods are shown to correct these (when correction is possible), or to avoid them at the time of photography. The outcomes and consequences of inappropriate image corrections are also illustrated.
ALTERNATIVE LIGHT SOURCE PHOTOGRAPHY
Sue Walker1,2 1University of Melbourne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and 2Department of Perinatal Medicine, Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
Clair Richards Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Southbank, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
Stillbirth is a global human tragedy, responsible for 3 million deaths every year. Effective interventions to reduce stillbirth is arguably one of the most important public health priorities. In Australia, 1 in 130 of all pregnancies end in stillbirth; twice as many lives are lost to stillbirth as to road accidents every year. Disturbingly, rates of stillbirth in Australia have remained static for over a decade. In part, this is because of the changing face of pregnant women in 2014; increasing maternal age, increasing use of artificial reproductive techniques and increasing obesity are all recognised risk factors for stillbirth.
Using ultraviolet light through to infrared light we can uncover a lot of information that may not be seen in visible light. We look at using ultraviolet light to enhance bruises and bite marks, and search for trace evidence. Infrared photography is used to enhance difficult to see blood on dark and patterned clothing, and tattoos post-mortem difficult to see due to decomposition, lividity and burning. We look at which light source is best for different situations and needs. If the results need to be photographed, how do you choose a camera system to suit your needs and where do you source them? How do you photograph and store these images?
Copyright © Royal College of pathologists of Australasia. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.
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Copyright © Royal College of pathologists of Australasia. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.