Day 3

January 29, 2010
Case 1
SIGN OUT
Caucasian M, approx 60 YO
Autistic
Hx of cardiac issues
COD presumed from external inspection of body to be large GI bleed, probably due to impressively large inguinal hernia w/ presumed descended loop of bowel.

Case 2
Caucasian M, approx 45 YO
MVA
Victim was driving through a green light at intersection when hit (driver’s side) by car driven by a suspect fleeing police. Victim taken to ED, died despite care.
COD multiple fractures and bleeds due to collision
I was not directly involved in this autopsy.

Case 3
Caucasian F, approx. 25 YO
MVA
Victim rolled her car down an embankment. Came in from ED after bleeding out internally. Fracture of L humerus, multiple spinal fractures, severe multiple rib fractures, severed massive branch of lower aorta resulting in probable extremely quick death. Victim’s stomach had been cut open by trauma team, was packed w/ at least 8 gauze, 1 towel, taped over on receipt. Lacerations of most organs. Peculiarly severe cirrhosis of the liver, necrosis of part of bowel. Portion of spinal cord removed for inspection.

She was in the paper. Her accident. It’s strange to be on the other side.
Today we sang along with the radio again over the body, noting injuries on our little models, on our little clipboards. “Celebrate good times, come on!”