2014
The syndrome of excited delirium
Gill J. The syndrome of excited delirium. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2014, 10: 223-228. PMID: 24526411, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-014-9530-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsphyxiaAutopsyConducted Energy Weapon InjuriesDeliriumDiagnosis, DifferentialDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsForensic MedicineHumansIrritantsOmega-ChloroacetophenonePhysical ExertionProfessional RolePsychomotor AgitationPsychotic DisordersRestraint, PhysicalStress, PhysiologicalSubstance-Related DisordersSyndromeWounds and InjuriesConceptsExcited delirium syndromeExcited deliriumBlunt traumaNatural diseaseNeck compressionPotential causesLife-threatening conditionCause of deathMedical examiner/coronerMechanism of deathMultiple potential causesDelirium syndromeAutopsy findingsDrug intoxicationPsychiatric illnessDeliriumFatal instancesPathologist's roleSyndromeDeathDiseaseCauseTraumaForensic pathologist’s roleVariety of factors
2009
The Medicolegal Evaluation of Excited Delirium
Gill J. The Medicolegal Evaluation of Excited Delirium. Forensic Pathology Reviews 2009, 5: 91-111. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-110-9_6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExcited deliriumRole of restraintLife-threatening syndromeExcited delirium deathsVariety of causesElevated potassium concentrationAsphyxial mechanismsCatecholamine effectsNeurochemical abnormalitiesAutopsy findingsDrug intoxicationPsychiatric illnessSudden deathDeliriumLactic acidosisCertification of deathMechanical traumaMinor injuriesMedicolegal evaluationNatural diseaseSyndromeComplex physiologicType of deathMedicolegal aspectsDeath