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Shock in Criminal Cases

Tara Godoy
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Categories: Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Domestic Violence, DUI, Emergency Department, Psych/Mental Health, Toxicology
Tags: assault, blood loss, delirium, DUI, GSW, gunshot wound, hypoxia, perfusion, shock

In April, I covered delirium and noted that there are many underlying etiologies that can cause it. One such etiology is hypoperfusion. When the blood flow is cut off to the vital organs, the body will compensate in an effort to restore the blood flow. The body’s reaction to hypoperfusion is known as shock: What Read More...

What role does Hypoxia play in Criminal Cases? {Assault/Trauma}

Tara Godoy
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Categories: Assault, Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI, General Medical, Homicide, Psych/Mental Health, Toxicology
Tags: assault, criminal law, dementia, forensic expert, hypoxia, medical expert, mental health

For both prosecutors and defense attorneys, it’s often important to know the defendant’s state of mind to litigate the case. If a defendant has a medical condition or traumatic injury that could result in hypoxia it warrants further review by a medical expert to determine if the hypoxia was severe enough to change their mental Read More...