Imaging in the Medical Examine's Facility

Forensic imaging utilizes many of the basic principles that also apply to medical imaging. The fundamental principles of imaging and a primer of radiological technology for non-radiographers are detailed in Chapters 38 and 39. However, forensic imaging and, in particular, postmortem forensic imaging...

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Published inBrogdon's Forensic Radiology pp. 523 - 537
Main Authors Blyth, Tania, Faircloth, Emily, Conlogue, Gerald, Viner, Mark D.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published CRC Press 2011
Edition2
Subjects
Radiography Examination
Dental Radiography
X-ray Tube
Young Man
Forensic Imaging
Exposure Time
X-ray Exposure
Digital Close Range Photogrammetry
Postmortem Radiography
Image Receptor
Central Ray
Positioning Aids
Dental X-ray
Forensic Facial Reconstruction
Standard AP
Radiographs
Forensic Radiology
Optical Surface Scanning
Postmortem Imaging
Low kVp
Radio Graphs
Antemortem Radiographs
Bitewing Radiography
Mass Fatality Incidents
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Summary:Forensic imaging utilizes many of the basic principles that also apply to medical imaging. The fundamental principles of imaging and a primer of radiological technology for non-radiographers are detailed in Chapters 38 and 39. However, forensic imaging and, in particular, postmortem forensic imaging presents specific challenges to the radiographer which require adaptation of the basic techniques and principles. This chapter discusses the challenges presented in forensic situations and suggests possible strategies and techniques for overcoming problems encountered.
ISBN:9781420075625
1420075624
DOI:10.4324/9780367805708-44