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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Use of a pig model to demonstrate vulnerability of major neck vessels to inflicted trauma from common household items |
Author: | Byard, R. Cains, G. Gilbert, J. |
Citation: | American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 2007; 28(1):31-34 |
Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Issue Date: | 2007 |
ISSN: | 0195-7910 1533-404X |
Abstract: | Commonly available items including a ball point pen, a plastic knife, a broken wine bottle, and a broken wine glass were used to inflict stab and incised wounds to the necks of 3 previously euthanized Large White pigs. With relative ease, these items could be inserted into the necks of the pigs next to the jugular veins and carotid arteries. Despite precautions against the carrying of metal objects such as knives and nail files on board domestic and international flights, objects are still available within aircraft cabins that could be used to inflict serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. If airport and aircraft security measures are to be consistently applied, then consideration should be given to removing items such as glass bottles and glass drinking vessels. However, given the results of a relatively uncomplicated modification of a plastic knife, it may not be possible to remove all dangerous objects from aircraft. Security systems may therefore need to focus on measures such as increased surveillance of passenger behavior, rather than on attempting to eliminate every object that may serve as a potential weapon. |
Keywords: | Carotid Arteries Jugular Veins Animals Swine Carotid Artery Injuries Neck Injuries Wounds, Penetrating Models, Animal Forensic Pathology Household Articles Female |
DOI: | 10.1097/01.paf.0000233530.18744.07 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.paf.0000233530.18744.07 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Pathology publications |
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