IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9844
Online ISSN: 2456-9615
CODEN : IIJFA2
IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences (IJFMTS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be more...Original Article
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Volume : 7, Issue : 2, Year : 2022
Article Page : 56-59
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2022.013
Abstract
Introduction: Electrical Fatality is not Uncommon in Low voltage and High voltage despite rapid advances in its Transmission and usage. It is essential to understand the Injuries and the manner of Death in all Electric Fatalities.
Aims & Objectives: To Understand the Manner of Death, Pattern of injuries, Site of Injuries and Cause of Death in Fatal Electrocution.
Materials and Methods: All the cases Electrical Fatalities Referred by the Police for Autopsies were Analyzed & Examined.
Results: Electric Fatalities Contributed to 4% of the Autopsies. Major Age Group Affected was 21-40 years in 75% of cases. Males to Females Ratio 14.5:1. Accidental Deaths were the Major Number of Fatalities in 96.8% of cases. Low Voltage Electrical Current contributed to 79% of Fatalities. Right Hand was involved in contact injury in 51.7% of Deaths and in 9.7% of Fatal Electrocution No Contact or Exit Injuries were Present.
Keywords: Electric fatalities, Autopsy, Low voltage, Contact wound, Exit electric wound, Electrocution
How to cite : Rao D, An autopsy study of fatal electrocution. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2022;7(2):56-59
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