WOUNDSWOUNDS

Definition of a Wound

Legal classification of wounds

• Simple

• Dangerous

• Fatal

Medicolegal classification of wounds

• Abrasions

• Bruises

• Contused

• Cut wounds

• Stab wounds

• Others

• DefinitionDefinition• Causative instrumentCausative instrument• Medicolegal importanceMedicolegal importance• Complications and causes of deathComplications and causes of death

For each type of wound we For each type of wound we should know:should know:

Important pointsImportant points

• Difference between contusion and Difference between contusion and hypostasishypostasis

• Difference between cut and contused woundDifference between cut and contused wound

• Difference between cut and stab woundDifference between cut and stab wound

Description of wound

• NumberNumber• Site Site • SizeSize• ShapeShape• Edges and anglesEdges and angles• TypeType• Sepsis, healing and surgical interferenceSepsis, healing and surgical interference• Antemortem or postmortemAntemortem or postmortem• Homicidal, suicidal or accidentalHomicidal, suicidal or accidental

AbrasionsAbrasions

AbrasionsAbrasions

contusioncontusion

Contused Wound Contused Wound (Laceration)(Laceration)

Cut contused woundCut contused wound