Forensic Case Studies
Decedent
This three-word method is used when someone appears unresponsive in an attempt to wake them up.
Shout-Tap-Shout
Aloe Vera
These doctors deal with the skin.
Dermatologists
We (hopefully) get shots for this respiratory disease every fall.
Influenza/The Flu
Of death, these two terms refer to the reason responsible and the way in which a death occurs.
Cause and Manner
This conveniently named Bee Gees song is the most well-known guideline tempo to match while performing CPR.
Stayin' Alive
Despite temptation, this is the best way to go about burn-related blisters.
DON'T POP THEM
The -science and -ologists with this prefix study the brain.
Neuro
This irreversible neurodevelopmental disorder leads to the progressive deterioration of memory, speech, and physical capabilities.
Alzheimer's Disease
These irregularly-patterned tearing wounds are often caused by blunt trauma.
Lacerations
The amount of fingers used to perform CPR on an infant.
Two
No medical supplies are necessary to apply this to openly-wounded areas in order to mitigate bleeding.
Pressure
These specialists respond to emergency situations. When they arrive at the scene, you'll stop CPR and allow them to take over.
EMT
This recessive disorder inhibits the ability of one's blood to clot properly.
Hemophilia
LSD and ecstasy are two members of this classification of drugs.
Hallucinogens
What CPR stands for.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
This thoracic surgeon's maneuver is now widely-taught as the primary method of clearing an obstructed airway.
Henry Heimlich
During COVID-19, these public health workers conducted surveys in communities and analyzed patterns to determine where outbreaks originated.
Epidemiologists
This umbrella term refers to abnormalities within a heart rate, such as skipped beats or an accelerated rate. Severe varieties of these may come with dizziness or diffculty breathing.
Palpitations
The first word of these technical term for deadly drug overdose matches the name of a <90 degree angle.
Acute Intoxication
Quick! Get this portable electronic device when someone is experiencing cardiac arrest!
AED (Automated External Defibrilator)
I know! I'll use a T-shirt to stop the bleeding and make a makeshift one of these.
Tourniquet
On its own, this prefix refers to exercise that increases your heart rate. With -logist, it refers to the doctors who may study it.
Cardio
The most severe type of skin cancer. It develops in melanocytes, which give skin its color.
Melanoma