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Forensic Evaluation of Motor Vehicle Accidents

ACEP Now

EMS reports starring and significant damage to the windshield and show you a picture (Figure 1). FIGURE 1: EMS Photo of damaged windshield showing star/spider web pattern from impact of occupant. Forensic investigation-motor vehicle collisions and motor-vehicle pedestrian accidents. Imaging and lab studies are ordered.

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Key Victories for Emergency Medicine at the State Level

ACEP Now

Violence prevention was a centerpiece of Virginia ACEP’s EM Advocacy Day in January, when chapter members met with state legislators to share stories of workplace violence and help make sure this bill received strong bipartisan support.

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Ballistic Follies

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

It is critically important to document the physical findings in a plain-seeing, plain-speaking, non-judgmental manner that will not color or taint future investigations. In short, describe the simple appearance of wounds and findings, and the body’s response, without any forensic conclusions.