Forensic Analysis of 27 Death Cases of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
- VernacularTitle:27例急性间质性肺炎死亡病例法医学鉴定分析
- Author:
Huan ZHANG
;
Ming LI
;
Yongqiang QU
;
Jianyun YU
;
Shuxue MA
;
Shangwen WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
AIP;
Autopsy;
Forensic pathological examination;
Diagnosis
- From:
Journal of Kunming Medical University
2013;(8):147-149
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the forensic characteristics of death cases of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia (AIP), so as to provide references for forensic assessment of AIP. Methods The data of 27 AIP death cases were retrospectively analyzed. The data included the population characteristics, toxicology, pathology and causes of death. Results All 27 patients had clinical symptoms including fever, cough and chest tightness, 25 patiens of them were treated as upper respiratory tract infection in local hospital, and finally died of deteriorating condition. The forensic diagnosis after autopsy showed the 27 cases were died of respiratory failure caused by AIP. Conclusion AIP is a disease with rapid progression and often leads to medical disputes,the patient's families often have different opinion on the death cause of patients with the hospital,so forensic identification of the cause of death is conducive to resolve the disputes.
