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<![CDATA[Literature Review in Forensic Practitioner and COVID-19 ]]>
<![CDATA[Ishita Manral1 , Thippesh Kumar2 , KV Radhakrishna3 , Ravi Rautji4]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[In the present scenario where everyday new facts of the SARS-CoV2 virus arises, a glimpse on the existingguidelines and the role of the forensic practitioner in COVID-19 cases has been studied. In our study we foundthat extensive studies have been done on the droplet mode of transmission and prevention of the disease. Acomparative glimpse at the guidelines showed the importance of isolation and prevention practices. Usingthe National guidelines, International guidelines on the disposal of body and autopsy practises a study wasdone. It was observed that the basis of all guidelines was infection prevention and isolation techniques. Useof disinfectants after contact has been the basis in guidelines.]]>
<![CDATA[Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy as a cause of Sudden Cardiac Death—An Autopsy Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Kanwardeep Kaur Tiwana, Manmeet Kaur2 , Mohanvir Kaur3, Shaffaly Gagneja4 , Haspreet Kaur5]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected death with underlying cardiac pathology. Hypertrophiccardiomyopathy is one of the causes of SCD. It comes almost second important cause after Ischemic pathology.However, it remains to be explored. It is a 10-year retrospective study done between (2002-2020) includingall the postmortem cases of SCD coming to the Department of Pathology for histopathological examination.The present study highlights various histopathological features of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy]]>
<![CDATA[Attitude and Knowledge toward Organ Donation among Arts and Science Students ]]>
<![CDATA[Khan F1 , Latif M2 , Bashir S3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Aim: A cross sectional study was undertaken to study the attitude and knowledge towards organ donationamong, higher secondary students, graduate students and post graduate students at different arts and sciencecolleges in Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir).Material and Method: 200 students participated in the study between the age group of 17 to 21 years.The students responded to self-administered questionnaires (pre validated) that comprised of seventeenquestions.Result: The students responded completely to the self-administered questionnaires that comprised ofseventeen questions. Out of 200 students who participated in the study 118 (59%) were male and 82 (41%)were female. Majority of the students 164 (82%) had information about organ donation and were of theopinion that organ donation can save lives 136 (68%). Majority of the participants 111 (55.5%) believed thatorgans can be donated after death. The main source of information regarding organ donation was found tobe newspaper and magazines 87 (43.5%), followed by television/radio 63 (31.5%) and the most commonorgan that can be donated was considered to be kidney 81 (40.5%) followed by eye 62 (31%). 115 (57.5%)of participants were unwilling to donate organs based on their religious belief. It was found that 64 (32%) ofstudents were willing to receive organ and majority of students 136 (68%) were against charging of moneyfor organs but were in favour of formulation of law regarding organ donation 183 (91.5%).Conclusion: This study suggested that majority of students had information about organ donation and wereof the opinion that organ donation can save lives but most of them were unwilling to donate organs based ontheir religious belief. Further study should be conducted to know the awareness and attitude towards organdonation among general public.]]>
<![CDATA[The Study of Finger print Patterns among Male and Female ]]>
<![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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<![CDATA[Dermatoglyphics, the study of epidermal ridges on palm, sole and digits, is considered as most effectiveand reliable evidence of identification and plays a major role in any crime investigation. The finger printsare unique and distinguishable for every individual. The objective of the present study was to study thefinger prints of different Individuals and compare particular pattern in the different gender. This study wasconducted on 150(75 males and 75 females in the age group of 18-50 years) persons randomly selected.Finger prints were recorded with the help of Camalin ink on bond paper and were analyzed. The mean agefor male was 35.78 years and for female 28.52years. The predominant pattern among both Male and Femalewas loop, (62.8%) in Male and (58.8%) in Female respectively which was followed by whorl (24.53%)in Male and (32%) in Female respectively. Plain arch pattern in male and female was 10.14% and 7.34%respectively. Ulnar loop was commonly seen in all fingers whereas radial loop was predominantly seen onindex fingers in both sexes.]]>
<![CDATA[Midazolam as A Sedative Agent in Paediatric Dentistry- A Literature Review ]]>
<![CDATA[Neethu Ann Preethy1 , Sujatha Somasundaram2]]>
<![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.v14i4.11510
<![CDATA[Behaviour management forms an integral part of managing children in the day to day paediatric dentalpractice. Pharmacological behaviour management strategies serve to be an effective alternative whenthe basic behaviour management technique fails. Pharmacological management strategies involve theadministration of general anaesthesia or sedation. Recently, midazolam has gained popularity for use inconscious sedation in paediatric dentistry. Midazolam has a short half-life, which results in rapid onset andrecovery in paediatric dental patients, hence encouraging its use in paediatric dentistry]]>
<![CDATA[Study on the Appearance and Fusion of Iliac Crust Epiphyseal Center among Natives of Ajmer Region ]]>
<![CDATA[Nirjhar Mathur1 , Vipin Gupta2 , 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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<![CDATA[Introduction:- Scientific determination of age of an individual is required for the law enforcement agenciesin both civil and criminal matters.Aims and Objects:- Statistical study on the appearance and fusion of ossification centers of iliac crustamong natives of Ajmer region and comparative study between both sexes.Material and Method:- This prospective study has been conducted on 102 subject (48 males and 54females) of the Ajmer region in Rajasthan of known age group between 13-21 years in the Department ofForensic Medicine and Toxicology in J.L.N. Medical College and Associated Hospitals, Ajmer between1stApril 2019 to31stMarch 2020.Inclusion Criteria:- Cases whom parents are born at Ajmer region. Case subjects are also residing at Ajmersince birth, consented for studyExclusion Criteria1. They should not be with any physical disability,congenital,nutritional or endocrinal anomaly.2. Person should have accurate record of their birth date.Observation:-In Males appearance of iliac crest in present study was found at the age 15yrs age in all cases. Simultaneouslyfusion of iliac crest was found at the age of 19.3 yrs in 100% cases.Similarly In female’s appearance of iliac crest in present study was found at the age 14.2yrs age in 100%cases. Similarly fusion of iliac crest was found in majority of cases appeared at the age of 19 yrs in all cases.Conclusion:- iliac crest fusion is found earlier in females of Ajmer region]]>
<![CDATA[Google Site as a Tool for Teaching Undergraduate Students in Forensic Medicine ]]>
<![CDATA[Pragnesh Parmar1 , Swapnil Patond2 , Gunvanti Rathod3 , Sudhir Ninave4]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background: Today, students are well versed with use of internet and web based teaching can becomeimportant source to supplement traditional teaching. Web based teaching via google site can touch deeperaspect of learning by serving as good tool for revision.Objectives: To develop web based teaching module via google site and evaluate students’ performancebefore and after exposure to web based teaching module along with perceptions of students and facultieson it.Methods: Web based teaching module in Forensic Medicine on one topic of core competency (Mechanicalinjury) was developed and validated. Module contained lecture notes, photographs, etc. on google sites.Consent form, feedback form and pre-test and post-test Questionnaire (Total 10 multiple choice questions)were formed and validated. All the medical undergraduate students (5th semester) were subjected to pre-testquestionnaire, web based teaching module, post-test questionnaire followed by feedback after obtainingtheir informed written consent via google site. Feedback of faculties were also obtained and analysed.Results: Out of 138 participants, 84 were male and 54 were female. There was no statistically significantdifference between perceptions of male and female participants. Comparison of pre and post test scores ofstudents was done using Wilcoxon’s sign rank test. Students scored significantly more in post-test. Bothstudents and faculties gave positive feedback for web based teaching module.Discussion: Classroom traditional teaching is always limited to time, place, person and mood of studentswhile web based teaching via google site can be accessed by students on their own time, ease and pacewithout any limitation. Higher domain can be explored and in depth teaching is possible via web basedteaching.Conclusion: Web based teaching module via google site was found to be very useful to enhance teachingexperience of undergraduate students as good tool of revision.]]>
<![CDATA[Clinical Profile of Snake Bite in Children at a Tertiary Care Center ]]>
<![CDATA[Rahul Yashavant Surve1 , Anupama V. Mauskar2 , Vishal Sawant3, Rajesh Nare4]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background: Snake bite is a common neglected emergency in children. The present research wasundertaken to study clinical profile of snake bite in children below 12 years of age. Method: This was a4 years retrospective (2011-2014) and 2 years prospective (2015-2016), observational study conducted in43 children with history of snake bite admitted in paediatric Intensive care unit and ward of a tertiary careteaching hospital during a period of 6 years from 2011 to 2016. Results: Majority of cases were in the agegroups of 9-12 years (46.5%) with male preponderance (65.1%). 79.10% children had snake bite duringoutdoor activity at day time (76.74%), lower limbs were the commonest site (65.1%) and 53.4% casesdid not receive any appropriate first aid after snake-bite. 69.76% children were vasculotoxic. Commonsymptom/sign were local pain, swelling (95.3%) and cellulitis (70.02%). 46.51% children had moderate and44.1% had severe grade of envenomation. ASV was administered in 95.3% of cases and most of the caseswere treated with 11- 20 vials of ASV. Out of 3 died cases, 2 died due to respiratory failure and 1 died dueto DIC with shock with AKI. Conclusion: The most vulnerable to snake bites were boys aged between 9-12years. It must be emphasized that this study probably represent a biased population of sicker children, but webelieve it should provide a good overview of children with snakebite present to tertiary hospitals.]]>
<![CDATA[Soft Palate Dimensions and Configuration Changes in Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF)- A Radiographic Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Ravindra. S. V1, Aiman Mahfooz2 , M.K. Sunil3, Anudeep Raina4, Surangama Lehri5, Lucy Pradhan6, Moni]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Introduction: It is a highly potent and premalignant condition affecting the oral cavity of people consumingarecanut, gutka. The clinical presentation of Oral Submucous Fibrosis depends on the stages of the diseasesduring detection is characterized by juxta epithelial inflammatory reaction and progressive fibrosis ofsubmucosal tissue that affect most parts of the oral cavity, such as in the soft palate.Aim: To assess the changes in dimensions and configuration of soft palate by using digital lateral cephalometrywas considered.Materials and Methods: A total of 10 subjects of both the gender, in the age group 20-60 years, were selectedfrom the Outpatient Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology. These 10 Subjects were divided into twogroup, group I comprised 5 patients which is clinically diagnosed Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) andgroup II comprised of 5 individuals having habit with no mucosal changes, the dimensions and configuration(shapes, anteroposterior length and supero inferior width of soft palate) was evaluated using digital lateralcephalometry. The data were statistically evaluated by using the SPSS statistical software 21.0 Version, theChi Square test was used for the comparison of categorical variables. The level of the significance for thepresent study was fixed at 5%.Results: In the subjects with Oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSMF) the shape commonly observed are Type1-leaf shaped followed by Type 2 Rat shape. The mean AP score in Oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSMF) was26.82±4.77 whereas in the subjects without Oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSMF) the mean AP score was33.62±2.67. The difference between the groups was statistically significant. In the subjects with OralSubmucous Fibrosis (OSMF) the mean SI score was 7.80 ±1.77 whereas in the subjects without OralSubmucous Fibrosis (OSMF) the mean SI score was 9.34± 1.42. The difference between the groups wasstatistically non-significant.Conclusion: As stages of Oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSMF) increases the anteroposterior soft palate lengthget decreased and supero inferior soft palate width get increased.]]>
<![CDATA[An Observational Analysis of Suicidal Deaths during COVID 19 Pandemic Lockdown at Lucknow, India ]]>
<![CDATA[Richa Choudhury]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[COVID 19 Pandemic has affected the global population. . In this paper we have tried to study the possiblecontributing factors to suicides along with the demographic data of people committing suicides. Aimof the study- to analyse the role and magnitude of severity of these factors contributing to suicides anddevising possible strategies to help the vulnerable groups to cope with such situations in future. Material&methods- We had conducted an observational analysis of suicidal deaths which occurred in Lucknowduring the Lockdown period in India. Observations- A total 59 suicides were reported in Lucknow duringthe lockdown period of 69 days. Majority of suicides were done by Hanging (93.2%), Economic factorsaccounted for 49.2%, domestic conflicts 23.7%, psychological and emotional factors (27.1%). Conclusionwe should try to develop strategies and appropriate and timely interventions to eliminate the contributingpredisposing factors to suicide.]]>
