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PubMed1992

[The role of the radiologist in the medicolegal procedure after an aviation accident].

The role of radiologic imaging studies in the forensic medical procedure following an airborne disaster is now well established. This report summarizes the experience and the results acquired with a recent air crash, and insists on three suggestions: the necessity of a prepared identification team consisting of specialist in forensic medicine, in forensic odontology and specialist in forensic radiology, and the usefulness of a suitable structure for the study and the storage of the dead bodies, the need for a compilation of radiological informations, notably dental X-Ray examinations for the flying personnel.

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PubMed2004

Distribution and optical purity of methamphetamine found in toxic concentration in a civil aviation accident pilot fatality.

Toxicological evaluation of postmortem samples collected from a pilot involved in a unique fatal civil aircraft accident is described in this paper. A one-occupant airplane was substantially damaged upon colliding with terrain in poor visibility. Remains of the pilot were found outside the aircraft. Pathological examination revealed multiple blunt force injuries and vascular congestion. The fluorescence polarization immunoassay disclosed 8.0 microg/mL amphetamines in urine. Gas chromatographic/mass spectrometric analyses determined the presence of methamphetamine (1.13 microg/mL in blood and 59.2 microg/mL in urine) and amphetamine (0.022 microg/mL in blood and 1.50 microg/mL in urine). Methamphetamine was distributed throughout the body, including the brain. The amount of methamphetamine in gastric contents was 575-fold higher than that of amphetamine. The (+)- and (-)-forms of methamphetamine were present in equal proportions in gastric contents. The methamphetamine concentration found in blood was in the range sufficient to produce toxic effects, causing performance impairment.

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[The principle of an occupational approach in expert evaluation of carbon monoxide poisoning during the investigation of aviation accidents].

In case of expert evaluation of poisonings (CO in particular) violation of occupational duties under the influence of toxic substances should be considered as these violations in some cases may result in erroneous actions of a man-operator, which may cause the development or aggravation of accident situation and in the end, death of aircrew and passengers of an aircraft.

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