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- Study of Burns Cases, Microbiological Profile in Burn Wounds and Cause of Death among Burn Victims in Bijapu
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H. S. Raghunath Reddy
1,
Sayeda Yasmeen Khadri
2,
Dharmaraya Ingale
3,
E. S. Goudar
4,
Sayed Yunus Khadri
5
Affiliations
1 SNR District Hospital, Kolar District, Bangalore, IN
2 ProfessorDepartment of Microbiology, AL-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, IN
3 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Shri.B M Patil Medical College, Bijapur, IN
4 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, IN
5 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Al-Ameen Medical College,Bijapur, IN
1 SNR District Hospital, Kolar District, Bangalore, IN
2 ProfessorDepartment of Microbiology, AL-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, IN
3 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Shri.B M Patil Medical College, Bijapur, IN
4 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, IN
5 Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Al-Ameen Medical College,Bijapur, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 202-205Abstract
Objective: This study was to study burn cases, microbiological profile of burn wounds,manner and cause of death among burn victims.Materials and Method: This study was undertaken at Al-Ameen Medical College hospital and District Hospital, Bijapur between 1.1.2008 to 31.12.2008.
Result: Total 89 Cases of injuries due to dry heat were examined. Out of the total 31(34.83%) were Males and 58(65.17%) were Females. Maximum cases 34(38.20%) belonged to the age group of 21-30 years followed by 19(21.35%) belonging to 11-20 years of age group. Among 89 cases studied 42(47.19%) victims were married females while 22(24.72%) were married males, remaining 25(28.09%) were unmarried. In this study 66(74.16%) cases were accidental, 19(21.35%) cases were suicidal and 4(4.49%) were homicidal. Kerosene was the most common causative agent accounting for burns among 72(80.90%) cases. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the common microorganism isolated among burns cases followed by Staphylococcus aureus,Klebsiella species, Escherichia coli, Proteus species.41 autopsies were done on the bodies of fatal burn victims reporting Septicemia as the most common cause of death, followed by shock.
Conclusion: Planning the burn ward separately, restriction in the misuse of antibiotics, supportive measures in the form of good nutrition and physiotherapy will increase the survival rate in burn cases.
Keywords
Burns, Manner of Death, Microorganisms, Causative Agent, Cause of Death
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- 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
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- Structural Damage in the Neck in Cases of Death Due to Ligature Strangulation
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1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS & RC. Davngere, Karnataka, IN
2 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS and RC, Davangere, IN
3 Dept. of Forensic Medicine BMC Bangalore, IN
4 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SJMC, Bangalore, IN
1 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS & RC. Davngere, Karnataka, IN
2 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS and RC, Davangere, IN
3 Dept. of Forensic Medicine BMC Bangalore, IN
4 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, SJMC, Bangalore, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 5, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 27-28Abstract
Death from hanging and ligature strangulation are commonly encountered in medico legal autopsy, distinction between these two forms of mechanical asphyxia is of utmost important in furnishing opinion as to the manner of death. Prevalence of hanging and ligature strangulation cases by their ratio and structural damage in neck structures among these cases were studied in this research work done at mortuary attached to Victoria Hospital BMC Bangalore for the period of two years. Autopsy findings are noted and conclusions were drawn. Only 23 [ 3.41 %] cases of ligature strangulation against 673 cases of hanging, indicating hanging is more common than ligature strangulation. Male to female ratio of hanging cases is 7:5 and that of strangulation cases is approximately 7:5. Structural damage in neck structures in cases of ligature strangulation is invariably present in all the cases unlike hanging cases. Unusual contusion of soft tissues in the neck in case of death due hanging should be ruled out beyond reasonable doubt. Extensive structural damage in the neck structures in case of death due to Ligature strangulation is the rule.Keywords
Ligature Strangulation, Structural Damage, Compression Of Neck, Asphyxial Death.References
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- 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
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