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- Statistical Study of Electrocution Deaths at Victoria Hospital, Bangalore
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1 Department of Forensic Medicine, Shree Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, IN
1 Department of Forensic Medicine, Shree Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 24-29Abstract
Electricity has become a dangerous but essential part of our lives. One cannot imagine our daily routine without electricity and so are electrocution related deaths. The present study analyses the pattern of age and sex distribution, seasonal variation, place of occurrence, manner of death and causes of death in fatal electrocution cases. Study was conducted on deaths due to electrocution brought to Victoria hospital mortuary during the period of two years (Nov 2003 to Oct2005). Data will be collected from police inquest and photographic evidence from scene of occurrence. Total number of 61 cases was studied in two-year period. Most of the victims were male, belonging to working age group. 56% of victims died instantaneously due to shock. 34% of victims died due to complications of flash burns sustained. Main reasons for electrocution deaths were found to be human negligence, faulty electrical equipments, connections and lack of protective measures.Keywords
High Voltage Current, Low Voltage Current, Electric Contact Mark, Flash Burns, Shock, Septicemia, ToxemiaReferences
- J.B. Gupta, Basic electrical engineering, Third edition: 2002; pg325.
- Bernard Knight, Forensic pathology, Electrical fatalities,1991;12:pg302
- Endre Somogyi, C.G.Tedeschi, Injury by electrical force, 1977; 17: pg 645-750.
- Cyril John Polson, DJ Gee, Bernard Knight, The Essentials of Forensic Medicine,1985;4: pg271-315
- Jones GRN. Judicial electrocution and the prison doctor. Lancet; 1990; 335:pg713-714.
- Burner JMR. Hazards of electrical apparatus. Anesthesiology 1967; 28:pg 396-425. ,
- R.K.Wright; J.H.Davis.Investigation of electrical deaths, A report of 220 fatalities. Journal of Forensic Sciences; 1980; 25(3): pg. 514-521
- Electrocution deaths in North East Delhi, Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. 1997; 19(1): pg 4-7.
- Trubner and Puschel, Death of child in bath tub, Journal of Forensic Sciences.1991.pg134
- Mellen P.F. Weedn V.W, Kao G. Electrocution: A review of 155 cases with emphasis on human factors. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 1992; 37; (4): pg. 1016-22.
- Theodore Bernstein, Effects of electricity and lighting on Man and Animals, Journal of Forensic Science, pg 3-11.
- Euthanasia: Medical and Legal Issues in Mercy Killing
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1 Department of Forensic Medicine, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine, S S I M S, Davanagere, IN
1 Department of Forensic Medicine, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, IN
2 Department of Forensic Medicine, S S I M S, Davanagere, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 4, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 17-20Abstract
Euthanasia has been an interesting topic for discussion both for medical and legal fraternities. Various articles and comments have been published in this regard. This topic has been the gray zone in the Indian law, which needs to be analyzed. Euthanasia will always be a hot topic of debate among the people regarding whether it has to be legalized or not. Differences in law pertaining to Euthanasia in other countries have given ample opportunity for discussion and suggestions. This article discusses legal situation in various countries and in India, problems which arises on legalizing euthanasia, difficult situations which relatives of terminally ill patients and doctors face. Valuable suggestions can be derived from the article which can be incorporated in legal aspects of euthanasia.Keywords
Euthanasia, Terminally Ill Patient, Assisted Suicide, Legal Situation, Living WillReferences
- Dr. K.S.Narayan Reddy, The synopsis of forensic medicine and toxicology, page 23, 17th edition 2003
- Dr. Parikh, Parikhs Text book of medical jurisprudence, forensic medicine and Toxicology, page 1.55, 6th edition 2004.
- www.euthanasia.com
- Binita Kuruvilla, euthanasia-the forbidden choice, Modern Medicare, page 18,Vol-I, No.3 Feb.2005
- Joseph Richman, the case against rational suicide, Vol.18, No.3, p.288, 1988.
- James H. Brown, Paul Henteleff, Samia Barakat and Cheryl J.Rowe, American Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 143, No.2 (Feb.1986), p.210.
- Dr. A.K.Tharien, Euthanasia, Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, vol 5(1) Jan 1997.
- Estimation of Time since Death by Gastric Contents: an Overview
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1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
2 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SMC & RC, Tumkur, IN
3 Dept. of Physiology, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
2 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SMC & RC, Tumkur, IN
3 Dept. of Physiology, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 4, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 28-29Abstract
Assessment of time since death is subjected to variable variations because in Biology, variation is a rule and stability is an exception, whereas in Science, stability is a rule and variation is an exception. The time of death estimation plays important role in solving both criminal and civil cases. Many factors contribute to great intra and inter individual variability of gastric emptying. This study is undertaken to collect available literature for reference and to form a common opinion that the doctor can depose safely. During medico-legal autopsy, if the doctor finds distinguishable full meal in the stomach, it would suggest that the victim died within 2 hours after the last meal and 4 hours if it is indistinguishable.Keywords
Gastric Emptying, Time since Death, Cholecystokinin, AutopsyReferences
- Indu Khurana. Gastric Emptying- Physiological Activities in Stomach: Text Book of Medical Physiology 2006: 1st Edition: Elsevier, pp: 612-613.
- WF Ganong. Gastric Motility and Emptying-Regulation of Gastrointestinal functions: Review of Medical physiology 2006: 21st Edition: Lange-Mc.Graw Hill Publications; pp 498.
- RA Liddle et al. Regulation of gastric emptying in humans by Cholecystokinin: Journal of Clinical Investigation (March 1986): Vol. 77; pp: 992-996.
- K. Sembulingam, Prema Sembulingam. Filling and Emptying of stomach; Movements of Gastrointestinal tract: Essentials of Medical Physiology 2006: 4th Edition: Jaypee Brother’s Publication, New Delhi; pp: 247-248.
- WF Boron, EL Boulpaep. Filling and Emptying of the stomach- Gastric Emptying: Text Book of Medical Physiology 2009: 2nd Edition: Sounders Elsevier Publication;pp: 909-911.
- AC Guyton, JE Hal. Motor Functions of the stomach; Propulsion and Mixing of food in Alimenting tract: Text Book of Medical Physiology 2006: 1st Edition: Sounders Elsevier Publishers; pp: 784-786.
- DN Bateman. Effect of meal temperature and volume on the emptying of liquids from the human stomach: Journal of Physiology 1982: Vol.331; pp: 461-467.
- JD George. New clinical methods for measuring the rate of gastric emptying-the double sampling test meal: Gut 1968: Vol.9, pp: 237-242.
- K.S. Narayana Reddy. Gastrointestinal factors in Estimation of Post Mortem interval-Post Mortem changes: The essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology 2008: 27th Edition: Medical Book Company, Hyderabad. pp: 153-155.
- Stephan Hellming et al. Gastric emptying of fluids and solids in humans: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2006: Vol.21 (12); pp: 1832-1838.
- Anderson Franke at al. The effect of Ethanol and alcoholic beverages on gastric emptying of solid meals in humans. Journal of alcoh ol & Alcohol 2005: Vol-40(3); pp: 187-193.
- Rekka Sankko, Bernard Knight. Stomach Emptying as a measure of time since a death- Pathophysiology of death: Knight’s Forensic Pathology, 2004; 3rd Edition: Arnold – Hadder Headline Group, London: pp: 83-88.
- CJ Polson, DJ Gee, Bernard Knight. The Stomach Contents and the time of Death- the signs of death: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine 1985: 4th Edition: Pergamum press, Oxford. pp: 32-34.
- Horowitz M., Pounder DJ. Gastric emptying- Forensic implications of current concepts: Medical science and Law Journal, 1985: Vol-25; pp: 201-214.
- Evaluation of Dowry Deaths in Bangalore City in Two Years Period
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1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
2 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, BMCRI, Bangalore, IN
3 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SMC & RC, Tumkur, Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
4 Deptt. of Forensic Medicine SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
2 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, BMCRI, Bangalore, IN
3 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SMC & RC, Tumkur, Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
4 Deptt. of Forensic Medicine SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 5, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 90-93Abstract
The present modern day culture still has the ancient evils of civilization. In spite of the increase in educational status of most parts of the country, dowry related harassments and deaths are on the rise with every coming year. The objectives of my study are to find out the incidence, cause and mode of death in the victims dowry harassment, to study their educational and occupational status. The present study was conducted at Dept. of Forensic medicine, Victoria Hospital, Bangalore, on all married women dying within 7 years of married life, booked under section 304(B), 306, 498(A), 302IPC&176CrPC, in cases where inquest was conducted by executive magistrate. From the present study, alleged dowry death cases constitute 4.06%of total autopsies and 11.74% of female autopsies. Most of the dowry deaths occur in Hindu families and burning is the most common mode of dowry death. Most of the victims were of below matriculate, house wives. The menace of dowry harassment and deaths cannot be tackled with legislation alone; it needs socioeconomic and educational reforms.Keywords
Dowry Death, Bride Burning, Harassment, Autopsy.References
- Goody J., Tambiah SJ. Dowry, Bride wealth and the Property Rights of the women- Bride wealth and Dowry 1973: Cambridge University Press, London. pp: 59-169.
- Mangai Natarajan. Victimization of women–A theoretical perspective on Dowry Deaths in India: International Review of Victimology journal, 1995: Vol-3 (4); pp: 297-308.
- Pradeep Kumar MV., Kuligod FS: Dowry death–A Social Menace: Journal of Karnataka Medico-Legal Society, 2004: Vol-13 (2), pp: 41 - 44.
- Sharma BR., Harish D., Gupta M and Singh VP: Dowry - A deep ischolar_mained cause of violence against women in India: Medical science & law, 2005: Vol-45(2); pp: 161-168.
- Manjunath KH. Crimes Against women – with special reference to Dowry harassment and Death: PGDMLE thesis submitted to the National law School of India University, Bangalore: 2001.
- AAgnihotri A. The epidemiological study of dowry death cases with special references to burn cases in Allahabad zone: Anil Aggrawal’s Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 2001: Vol-2 (1)
- Murthy OP., George P. Bride Burning and Burns – Certain Differentiating Aspects of injuries there of: JFMT, 1998: Vol-12 (3 & 4); pp: 13-27.
- Satpathy DK. Burning brides - A medico-legal study: Medical Science and Law, 1995: Vol-14; pp: 547-52.
- Nagesh Kumar GR. Study of fatal female burns in Manipur (India): JFMT, 1997: Vol-14 (2); pp: 57-59.
- Bhullar DS., Gorea RK., Agarwal AD. Study of Profile of unnatural female death between 18-30 years of age in Government Medical College, Rajindra Hospital, Patiala: JFMT, 1996: Vol-13 (3 & 4); pp: 5-8.
- Thirunavukkarasu L. Improvement in the investigation of Death of married women: Journal of Karnataka Medico- Legal Society, 2004; Vol-8 (2); pp: 17-21.
- Mestri SC. Role of doctor in Dowry deaths: JFMT, 1993: Vol-10(3& 4); pp: 36-37.
- Parvathi Menon: Dowry deaths in Bangalore: Social Issue: Indian National Magacine, 1999: Hindu Publishers; Vol- 16(47).