deadonarrival

Dead on Arrival is a term used in the field of forensics and criminal investigation to describe a situation where a deceased person is found at a location, and the circumstances surrounding their death are not immediately clear. This term is often used in the context of homicide investigations, where the cause of death and the identity of the victim may not be immediately apparent.

The term "dead on arrival" can also refer to a medical condition where a patient arrives at a hospital or medical facility in a state of cardiac arrest or respiratory failure, and efforts to revive them are unsuccessful. In this context, the term is used to describe the immediate and fatal nature of the condition.

In both contexts, the term "dead on arrival" is used to describe a situation where the outcome is already determined at the time of arrival, either at a crime scene or a medical facility. The term is often used in legal and medical contexts to describe the immediate and fatal nature of the situation.