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<![CDATA[The Personal Identification by Means of Cheiloscopy among People of North India ]]>
<![CDATA[Mukul Chopra]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11491
<![CDATA[Introduction: Personal identification is becoming increasingly important not only in legal medicine but alsoin criminal investigation, identification and in Genetic Research. The grooves present on the lips are uniquefor every person. Cheiloscopy is a forensic investigation technique that deals with the identification basedon lip traces.The aim of this study was to assess the specific lip print pattern for personal identification, itsuniqueness among males and females and the reliability of the technique in suspect identification at thecrime site.Materials and Methods: The study sample comprised 200 individuals (100 males and 100 females) agedbetween 10 and 50 years; dark?colored lipstick was applied uniformly on the lips and clear impressions ofthe lips were taken on the bond paper. The scanned lip-print image studied using Microsoft office picturemanager. Fingerprints were analyzed by following the classification given by Suzuki and Tsuchihashi.Chi?square test and p-value of the samples were calculated.Results: The study revealed that the lip print patterns for each individual were unique and there was nopeculiar pattern distribution among male and female subjects.Conclusion: Cheiloscopy is analogous to fingerprint analysis and can be used as a tool for individualidentification along with dermatoglyphics. It can also be used as an aid in forensic sex determination.]]>
<![CDATA[An Autopsy Study of Medicolegal Aspects of Burn Death among Married Females ]]>
<![CDATA[Neelesh Kumar Shakya1 , Pratibha Shakya2 , S.K. Panday3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background - Burn injuries are very common cause of morbidity and mortality among Indian populationsspecially the bride burning cases which are related to dowry deaths. The study was aimed to analyze theepidemiology, pattern, cause and manner of deaths to formulate burn the possible preventive strategies.Methods - In present study we analyzed the autopsy done in the department of forensic science & toxicology,Institute of Medical Science, BHU, Varanasi, U.P., India from the period of March 2014 to August 2015. Wereported total 155 unnatural deaths of women who died within seven years of their marriage and out of themtotal 96(62%) cases were due to burn.Conclusion- The most of the cases (51%) reported within 2 to 5 years after marriage and majority (70%)of them happened in kitchen where cooking gas was most common (64%) source of burn. Maximum (35%)case were having total body surface area(TBSA) 51-60% and 92% of victim died in hospital and septicemiawas major (60%) cause of death. Most of the deaths (56.25%) were suicidal in nature. Such bridal deaths aremajor concern toward the society, health agencies and law enforcing agencies.]]>
<![CDATA[Parental Perception on the Effect of Various Factors in a Dental Clinic Affecting Child’s Behaviour ]]>
<![CDATA[Neethu Ann Preethy1 , Deepa Gurunathan2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11495
<![CDATA[Background: Societal, professional views and parenting styles have evolved tremendously over the years.Thus, it is important to understand the parental perceptions on the various factors influencing child behaviourin the dental clinic.Aim: To record and evaluate the parent’s views regarding the various factors that influence child behaviourin a dental clinic.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 164 parents who were asked tocomplete a close-ended questionnaire divided into 4 categories- dentist, dental clinical settings, dentaltreatments and child related factors. This data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.Results: According to the study results, the parents perceived that the dental treatments and dental settingsplayed a significant role (p< 0.05) that affected the child’s behaviour in a dental clinic. There was nosignificant differences between the “yes” and “no” responses for the dentist and child related factors.Conclusion: The parental attitudes and styles are constantly changing as the society evolves. Thus it isimportant to understand and reassess their beliefs and update our way of managing the dental setup andtreatments regularly.]]>
<![CDATA[ffect of Music on the Vital Signs and Behaviour of Children During the Recovery Period after General Anaesthesia Procedure - A Randomized Controlled Trial ]]>
<![CDATA[Neethu Ann Preethy1 , Deepa Gurunathan2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11496
<![CDATA[Background: Music has been suggested as a complementary treatment and this study evaluates the effect ofmusic listened to on the vital signs and behaviour of children during the recovery period after day surgery.Study design: This study followed a randomized controlled design which involved a total sample size of 62children randomly assigned into 2 categories- experimental group (31) and control group (31).In both thegroups pulse rate , diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate andthe mean behaviour score before and after music therapy as well as the surgical procedure were evaluated.Frankl’s behaviour rating scale was used to evaluate the behaviour.Results: Children who listened to music during the recovery period demonstrated a more positive behaviourthan the group who did not listen to music . The experimental group exhibited a significantly lower valuein relation to pulse rate, diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure and behaviour rating score and asignificantly higher value in relation to oxygen saturation.(p<0.05)Conclusion: Music therapy can be considered as a complementary treatment method in children duringthe recovery period as it shows a positive effect on behaviour, pulse rate, oxygen saturation, diastolic andsystolic blood pressure]]>
<![CDATA[Effectiveness of Nursing Handoff Education Programme on Competencies of Handing Over among Nursing Students Posted in Selected Hospital of Ambala, Haryana ]]>
<![CDATA[Nidhi Sahu1 , Jyoti Sarin2 , Parvinder Kaur3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background: An effective handover supports the transition of critical information and provides continuity ofcare, whereas poor communication at handover can harm patient safety. Objectives: To assess and comparethe competencies of handing over among nursing students before and after administration of Nursing HandoffEducation Programme, to determine the association of competencies of handing over among nursing studentswith selected sample characteristics of nursing students. Design: Quasi-Experimental research design“Non equivalent control group pre test-post test design was used. Participants: Data was collected from60 nursing students (30 in each group) by convenience sampling technique. Setting: Pediatric laboratorysetting and Pediatric medical and surgical wards of MMIMS&R Hospital. Structured handing over checklistwas used to collect data. Results: the mean post test competency scores of nursing students regarding ofcase scenario was higher in experimental group (28.3) than in the comparison group (20.93). No significantassociation was found in case scenario I, II, III regarding handing over among nursing students with theirsample characteristics.]]>
<![CDATA[Study of Spectrum of Various Pressure Abrasions Caused by Ligature Material in Violent Asphyxial Deaths ]]>
<![CDATA[Nirjhar Mathur1 , Ravi kantsaini2, R. K. Mathur3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11499
<![CDATA[From since a long time, in day to day work deaths due to pressure around the neck have been found tobe a common cause of death during post mortem examination. Hanging and ligature strangulation are thetwo forms of violent mechanical asphyxia in which ligature mark is found. The study was conducted indepartment of forensic medicine and toxicology at J.L.N. Medical College, Ajmer for a period of one yeari.e. from June 2019 to June 2020. During this period a total number of 104 cases of violent asphyxia deathcaused by pressure abrasion due to ligature were observed. In the present studytypes of ligature material usedand pressure abrasion produced by them in different situation and their manner of infliction is discussed. Inthis study chunni (soft material) was the most common ligature material used i.e. in 32.6% cases. Fixed knotpattern was the most common (94 %of total cases). Most of the cases were occurred in closed space (room)]]>
<![CDATA[Observational Study of Sociodemographic Profile on Female Autopsy Cases of J.L.N Medical College, Ajmer ]]>
<![CDATA[Nirjhar Mathur1 , Sumer Singh2 , R K Mathur3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11500
<![CDATA[Introduction:- Unnatural deaths of females in a particular geographic area is the reflection of its law andorder situation. Lower incidences indicate presence of peace, harmony and security in the society. Presentstudy is designed to determined unnatural deaths of females in Ajmer city. This study includes the varioussocio-etiological aspects of un-natural female death. The findings of our study is useful in planning ofprevention polices.Aims & objectives:- -To collect the statistical data of Autopsy cases of unnatural female death cases broughtto J.L.N. Hospital, Ajmer mortuaryObjectives:- To study the various socio demographic data of autopsy cases of un-natural deaths of females.Material and Method:- Population Universe:-All Medico-legal Autopsies conducted in Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at J.L.N. MedicalCollege and Associated Group of Hospitals, Ajmer. These were total 953 medico-legal autopsies in numberCase Study:- As present study comprised 170 autopsy cases of unnatural female deathsStudy period:- 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020Method:- Performa for study was prepared on the basis of information obtained from Autopsy, Panchnama,questionnaire of relatives and all collected data were put into the master-chart, which was prepared and thenfeed into the computer in Excel worksheet and then analyzed.Observation & Results:- More than half of victims were married (69.41%) Among the married women,maximum cases (61.86%) were of more than 7 years of marriage life. Highest number of cases (40%)was seen in Summer. Literate women comprise of about 66.47% of total cases. Highest number of cases(50.58%) was of accidental in nature. Suicidal deaths constituted more than half of deaths which occurredwithin in seven year of married life. Burns (30.58%) was most common cause of death. It was also same inroad traffic accidental deaths (30.58%). Most common poison which causes 66.66% deaths is OPC whileSecond most common was ALP (13.88%).Recommendations:-our target group for prevention of unnatural deaths should be married woman of first twoyear of married life of age segment of middle economic literate Hindu group]]>
<![CDATA[Study of Incidence and Pattern of Snake Bite Cases Brought in Tertiary Care Hospital, Rims, Ranchi, Jharkhand ]]>
<![CDATA[Nityanand Kumar1 , Rohan Kumar2 , Ajit Kumar Chaudhary3, Tulsi Mahto4]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11501
<![CDATA[The hospital-based cross-sectional was done to check the toxic nature of snake bite. The study was carriedin 375 patients, patients were divided in the group of 46 male belong to the age group of 20 - 49 (67.39%),female (48.27%) and farmers (60%), in RIMS Ranchi from 1st Jan to 31st Dec 2019. Among farmers 63.04%was male and 55.17% was females. The most of the females shoed to be housewife among famers. The resultshowed maximum victims among farmers, and it was shown to be illiterate. The Maximum victims such as81.3% were belongs to lower middle and upper lower class while 93.3% were belongs to rural region. Thereis a statistically significant data of occurrence in rural and urban area, the statistical analysis was done basedon 5 % confidence level (p=0.05) (student t –test analysis). The result showed 60% were bitten in fieldsfollowed by 36.1% at home. Among all the groups, 37.3% bite was 12.01 pm to 6PM and 32% during 12.01AM to 6AM. Of the 225 cases who had bites in fields, 125 bitten between 12.01 pm to 6 pm, and the numbershowed, 135 cases at home, 110 cases bitten during 12.01 am to 6 am. The study showed 60.1% victims hadbeen bitten by snake in the month of June to September (monsoon season). The conclusion showed adultmales were more prone to snake bites since they were more commonly involved in agricultural/outdooractivities. The specific reason not known, but it can be concluded based on sociodemographic profile of theliteracy population]]>
<![CDATA[Profile of Organophosphorus Poisoning Cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India ]]>
<![CDATA[Pande Varsha1 , Patil Bharat2 Patond Swapnil3 , Gore Raju4]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Introduction: Organophosphorus poisoning is an important medical emergency and its pattern and outcomevaries from place to place. Given the widespread availability and use of these chemicals, OP poisoning isquite common following either accidental or intentional exposures.Aims and Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the spectrum of acute poisoning in a tertiarycare hospital.Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study of organophosphorus poisoning cases brought toemergency department/casualty of a tertiary care hospital from Jan 2011 to Dec 2014. Result: Total 805cases of acute poisoning were recorded over aperiod of 4 years. Acute poisoning was common in men, andage group of 20–40 years was the most affected. The most common offending population was poor class (V)and financial burden was the most common reason noted.Conclusion: From these results we found that Organo Phosphorous compounds are commonly ingested withsuicidal intent due to its easy availability by young population in rural areas, more commonly males witheconomical burdens]]>
<![CDATA[Effect of Embalming Fluid on the Histological Appearance of Organs - A Cadaveric Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Swapna R1 , Annie Jojo2 , Tintu TS3 , Asha G4, Pillay VV5 , Minnie Pillay6]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Objective: Histopathological investigations with tissues from embalmed cadavers are generally notconsidered ideal for determining the cause of death at autopsy in forensic medicine. Instead fresh tissuefixed in 10% formalin is usually preferred. The aim of the present study was to compare the histologicalappearances of samples processed from routine formalin-embalmed cadaver with samples fixed in 10%formalin from a fresh cadaver.Methods: The study was carried out on cadavers received as donation to the department of Anatomy frombody donors. Tissue samples of four organs comprising kidney, lung, liver and spleen were obtained from afresh cadaver (used as control) as well as from embalmed cadavers. The quality of the slides was graded 1to 3 based on organ microscopic architecture, cell morphology and state of epithelium, as follows: 1 - highdegree of cell distortion, 2 -moderately good sections and 3 - near normal.Results: Kidney: Slight architectural distortion, with collapsed convoluted tubules were observed inembalmed tissue sections (grade 2). Lung: The architecture of the embalmed tissue showed alveolarspaces that were cystically dilated, but pneumocytes appeared normal (grade 2). Liver and spleen: Thecell morphology and The cell morphology and architecture appeared almost as preserved as in fresh tissue.(grade 3).Conclusion: Of the four organs studied, liver and spleen were well preserved and close to normal, whereascytoarchitecture of lung and kidney specimens showed slight distortion. However this is a preliminary studyand efforts are on to study more number of specimens with varying concentrations of formalin.]]>
