Journal Published Online: 01 July 1981
Volume 26, Issue 3

An Improved Method of Gunshot Wound Examination

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Examination of gunshot wounds can frequently be obscured by dried blood and other extraneous artifacts. This note describes a method that involves irrigation of the wound with commercial hydrogen peroxide (3% by volume), which enhances the wound without altering the abrasion ring or powder residues.

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Copeland, AR
Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dallas, Tex.
Pages: 2
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Stock #: JFS11396J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11396J