A disaster victim identification workshop focused on forensic odontology using embalmed human remains
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DOI: 10.1007/s00414-022-02790-5
Abstract: A high number of victims of mass casualty incidences are identified through their teeth. While forensic odontologists need to have a complex skillset during a disaster victim identification (DVI) response, hands-on training opportunities are rare.… read more here.
Keywords: disaster victim; victim identification; forensic odontology; workshop ... See more keywords
Hospital Disaster Victim Registration: a National Standard in Belgium
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DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x17000735
Abstract: included 20 to 29 additional subgoals at up to eight different levels, with associated specific tasks and plans. Conclusion: The HTA provided a unified structure for the complex task of responding to a major train… read more here.
Keywords: disaster victim; hospital disaster; national standard; victim registration ... See more keywords
Automating direct-to-PCR for disaster victim identification
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DOI: 10.1080/00450618.2019.1569145
Abstract: ABSTRACT Direct-to-PCR methodology adds samples directly to PCR tubes offering gains in efficiency and sensitivity. The approach has been applied to a variety of biological sources including blood, saliva, tissue, hair and nail. We added… read more here.
Keywords: disaster victim; victim identification; methodology; direct pcr ... See more keywords
Disaster victim identification operations with fragmented, burnt, or commingled remains: experience-based recommendations
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DOI: 10.1080/20961790.2020.1751385
Abstract: Abstract Human-made and natural disasters can result in severely fragmented, compromised, and commingled human remains. The related disaster victim identification (DVI) operations are invariably challenging, with the state of the remains potentially precluding some identifications.… read more here.
Keywords: victim identification; disaster victim; operations fragmented; dvi operations ... See more keywords
The outcome of the forensic triage preceding disaster victim identification in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight 17
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DOI: 10.1080/20961790.2022.2043611
Abstract: Abstract Malaysia Airlines flight 17 crashed on 17 July 2014 while flying over an area of armed conflict in eastern Ukraine. The first forensic trace evidence was collected after the human remains were transferred to… read more here.
Keywords: disaster victim; airlines flight; human remains; malaysia airlines ... See more keywords