| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6552715 | Forensic Science International | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The aim of our study was to assess the value of ISS to estimate survival time in a retrospective study of all homicidal deaths in the Western suburbs of Paris between 1994 and 2008. Stab wounds were the most common cause of death. Survival time between assault and death, determined in 107 cases out of 511 homicide cases, ranged from 0Â min to 25 days (mean 39Â h). There was an overall significant association between the survival time and the ISS score. ISS and survival time were strongly associated with male victims and a clear trend was seen with women. Regarding the type of wounds, a trend was seen with gunshot wounds and blunt injuries, but not with stab wounds. There was no influence of blood toxicological results and resuscitation attempts. Overall, ISS was a good predictor of a survival under 30Â min.
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Authors
Jérôme Cros, Jean-Claude Alvarez, Emilie Sbidian, Philippe Charlier, Geoffroy Lorin de la Grandmaison,