What's inside?
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Y-shaped incision
External assessment
Removal of chest plate
Contact with EKG leads
Discussion Questions
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1. What findings are identified on external exam?
2. How decomposed is the body?
3. What would be some early decomposition changes to look for?
4. Is there rigor mortis? What part of the video might give you a clue?
5. Is there livor mortis?
6. Explain why the area near the shoulder blades is pale, but the rest of the back is red.
7. Have there been any surgeries?
8. Can you identify any medical conditions based on the external exam?
9. Are there any clues that suggest a cause of death?