Table 6 Comparison of cause of death by PMCT and TA
Case | Cause of death from PMCT findings | Cause of death from TA findings |
|---|---|---|
1 | Complications of multiple injuries sustained to the brain, chest, and vertebra | Shock consequent upon surface impact or blunt force trauma to the head and chest |
2 | Complications of multiple injuries sustained to the brain, abdomen, and vertebra | Shock consequent upon sepsis and blunt trauma to abdomen |
3 | Multiple bone, chest, and abdomen injuries sustained and its complications | Hemorrhagic shock due to polytrauma |
4 | Craniocerebral injuries and its complications | Head injury consequent upon surface impact or blunt force trauma to head |
5 | Complication of injuries sustained to craniocerebrum chest and pelvis | Septicemia due to polytrauma |
6 | Injuries sustained to craniocerebrum and pelvis | Polytrauma due to blunt force/surface impact |
7 | Complications of injuries sustained to craniocerebrum chest, pelvis, and lower limb | Head injury and its complications due to blunt force/surface impact |
8 | Craniocerebral injuries and its complications | Craniocerebral injuries and its complications |
9 | Head injury and its complications | Sepsis arising as a complication of trauma to chest |
10 | Complication of craniocerebrum and abdomen injuries | Craniocerebral injuries and its complications |