GA/T 168-2019 in English
VALIDForensic medicine—Specifications for examination of deaths from mechanical injuries
- Issued on:2019-10-14
- Implemented on:2019-12-01
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Introduction
Background of Standard Revision and Technological Evolution
As an alternative version of GA/T 168-1997, this standard mainly aims at systematically upgrading the mechanical injury autopsy technology. Compared with the 1997 edition, the main technical evolution is reflected in:
| Comparison dimensions | 1997 edition | XXXX edition |
|---|---|---|
| Terminology system | Not clearly defined | Five new types of injury terms (Articles 3.1-3.5) |
| Inspection scope | Toxicant inspection is not included | New Chapter 8 Toxicant Inspection Requirements |
| Technical methods | Mainly traditional dissection | Introduction of virtual dissection technology (6.6.1.3) |
Core Inspection Technical Specifications
1. Injury Classification Standards
For the first time, the standard clearly defines professional terms such as abrasions, contusions, and traumas:
- Intradermal hemorrhage: bleeding in the dermis, which can reflect the characteristics of the wounding object (Article 3.4)
- Intertissue bridges: characteristic manifestations of blunt instrument wounds (Article 5.3.4)
2. Technical points of anatomical inspection
Typical case: The inspection of gunshot wounds needs to complete:
- Morphological identification of the shooting entrance/exit (6.6.1.1)
- Three-dimensional trajectory reconstruction (6.6.1.2)
- CT-assisted bullet positioning (6.6.1.3)
Implementation suggestions and precautions
1. Collaborative application of multiple technologies
The standard emphasizes the combination of virtual dissection technology and traditional methods:
| Technical means | Applicable scenarios | Standard clauses |
|---|---|---|
| X-ray/CT | Bullet positioning, fracture detection | 6.6.1.3 |
| MRI | Soft tissue injury assessment | 6.6.2.2 |
2. Special sample handling
Note in explosion cases:
- Fingernail extraction (6.6.2.3)
- Toxicological examination of lung tissue (6.6.2.3)

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