| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T89 |
0-48 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2.4 Considerations for post-mortem examinations |
| T90 |
49-170 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Deaths known to be caused by COVID-19 are natural deaths and in general would not require a full-post mortem examination. |
| T91 |
171-383 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, this may be required in certain circumstances (e.g. deaths in custody [8]) or when other factors are suspected (e.g. accident, suicide, homicide) regardless of the COVID-19 status of the deceased person. |
| T92 |
384-644 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The decision for carrying out a full or partial post-mortem examination is normally the responsibility of the jurisdictional authority in charge (e.g. coroner, prosecutor, judge), sometimes after discussions with the investigators and forensic medical doctors. |
| T93 |
645-860 |
Sentence |
denotes |
If there is no need for autopsy in COVID-19 suspected cases, sampling technique used to confirm the cause of death is identical to the one used for making diagnosing of COVID-19 suspected cases for patients [20,21]. |
| T94 |
861-1178 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For conducting autopsies, in addition to the above the following PPE is recommended: double surgical gloves interposed with a layer of cut-proof synthetic mesh gloves, fluid-resistant or impermeable gown, waterproof apron, goggles or face shield and FFP3 masks or NIOSH-certified disposable N-95 respirator or higher. |
| T95 |
1179-1347 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For further guidance, see the briefing issued by The Royal College of Pathologists [[9], [24]], as well as that from a consortium of Italian forensic pathologists [22]. |
| T96 |
1348-1535 |
Sentence |
denotes |
When possible, appropriate designed rooms with proper ventilation should be used for the examination, to minimize the risk for transmission of airborne pathogens as much as possible [19]. |
