Abstract
In this article, we present the highlights and insights from the Victim Identification Forensic Pathology Session (Identification of Victims of Mass Casualty Events [IVMCE] Working Group) of the US/Israel Shoresh Data Exchange Conference, September 1822, 2022, Rockville, Maryland. Topics included novel techniques in DNA processing and data analysis. A joint session with the Combat Casualty Care Group dealt with the important role of forensic pathology in determining causes and mechanisms of death in the military, injury patterns that affect future outcomes, preventable deaths and mitigation strategies, and the status of the IDF pre-hospital, interactive, wearable medical record. Forensic investigations of spaceflight mishaps were presented, as were techniques for identifying challenging remains, including novel fingerprinting techniques. The usefulness of UAV’s for vitality determination and victim identification at sites of limited access and mass casualty events was discussed, with emphasis on the role of thermal imaging. Toxicological findings in military personnel were presented, including effects on soldier performance and suicide rates. Both sides presented advanced measures to protect chain-of-custody of remains from the field. The forensic approach to COVID-19, including pathologic findings and mitigation strategies, was presented, as were lessons from the IDF-MC DNA-laboratory. The US-Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) presented progress in identifying historical remains. Special topics included sudden cardiac death associated with exercise in service members and forensic pathologic findings in cases where restraining devices and tasers were used. The session concluded with a discussion about how to expand the exchange of students, residents, officers, forensic specialists, and researchers.
Translated title of the contribution | Highlights and Insights from the Victim Identification / Forensic Pathology Session Identification of Victims of Mass Casualty Events (IVMCE) Working Group |
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Original language | Hebrew |
Pages (from-to) | 23-25 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | הרפואה הצבאית |
Volume | 55 |
State | Published - 2022 |
IHP Publications
- ihp
- Medicine -- Congresses
- International cooperation
- Israel -- Relations -- United States
- United States -- Relations -- Israel
- Dead -- Identification
- Forensic pathology
- Medical jurisprudence
- Medicine, Military
- COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-