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Fimag: The United Kingdom Disaster Victim/Forensic Identification Imaging System

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  • Guy N. Rutty
  • Claire Robinson
  • Bruno Morgan
  • Sue Black
  • Catherine Adams
  • Philip Webster
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<mark>Journal publication date</mark>11/2009
<mark>Journal</mark>Journal of Forensic Sciences
Issue number6
Volume54
Number of pages5
Pages (from-to)1438-1442
Publication StatusPublished
<mark>Original language</mark>English

Abstract

Imaging is an integral diagnostic tool in mass fatality investigations undertaken traditionally by plain X-rays, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. However, little attention has been given to appropriate image reporting, secure data transfer and storage particularly in relation to the need to meet stringent judicial requirements. Notwithstanding these limitations, it is the risk associated with the safe handling and investigation of contaminated fatalities which is providing new challenges for mass fatality radiological imaging. Mobile multi-slice computed tomography is an alternative to these traditional modalities as it provides a greater diagnostic yield and an opportunity to address the requirements of the criminal justice system. We present a new national disaster victim/forensic identification imaging system-Fimag-which is applicable for both contaminated and non-contaminated mass fatality imaging and addresses the issues of judicial reporting. We suggest this system opens a new era in radiological diagnostics for mass fatalities.