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Adolescent Behavior: Understanding in Relation to Mental Health Issues with Implication in Nursing- Review Article Srinivasan.P1 , R. Sreevani2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11541

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The aim of this review article was to explore the issues and concerns of adolescents with regard to theirmental health and this need for implication in nursing practice. The study materials were collected fromvarious sources like books, journals, online data base and news paper cuttings of last ten years 2008-2018.Online search engines were such as PubMed/ Medline, SCOPUS, CINAHL, PsychoINFO, and GoogleScholar by search of significant articles with the following key words: “Adolescence”, “Adolescentbehavior”, “Adolescent AND mental health”. “Aggression AND Adolescence”. Further article revealedabout the need of understanding adolescent behavior and its correlates, existing practices, problems andshortcomings in terms of adolescent behavioral issues, strategies to improve the situation and solve issues,nursing implication with available resources to handle the situation at current scenario and to overcome theassociated mental health issues among the adolescence. Study concluded that there are various reasons dueto which adolescent behavior is affected and it requires a group of strategies to handle and overcome allassociated issues.
Study of Limb Injuries in Road Traffic Accident Cases-An Analytical Study in IMS And SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Srimannarayan Mishra1 , Tapaswini Mishra2 , Pusparaj Samantsinghar3 , Nirupama Samantaray4
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11542

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Aim and Objectives: To know: i) The age and sex wise distribution of road traffic accidents (RTA) cases.ii) Pattern of limb injuries sustained. iii) Type of vehicle involved and speed of vehicle. Materials andMethods: The study was carried out in the department of F.M.T in association with the Department ofAccident & Emergency, Department of Orthopaedics, and Department of Surgery of IMS and SUM Hospital,Bhubaneswar. Duration of study June 2015- July 2017. Study type- cross sectional study. The number ofcases were 200. Results: Of the 200 patients in the present study 90.5%( 181) were males and only 9.5%(19)were females. Two wheelers were the most unsafe in the vehicles category involved in road traffic accidents(79.5%). Vehicle travelling between 60-80 km/hr are more susceptible (58%) to injury/accident. The mostcommon injuries were laceration & fracture (30%) . Right lower limb(38%) was mostly involved.
Reconstruction of Length of Femur from Its Fragments- A Preliminary Study in Eastern Indian Population Srimoyee Mukherjee1 , Aniruddha Das2 , Debasis Sarkar3 , Arani Majumder3 , Partha Pratim Mukhopadhya
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11543

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Stature being a very important data for creating the identification profile of any individual, has immenseanthropological and forensic importance. Often the unavailability of intact long bones poses for difficulty toestimate the stature. So reconstruction of the total femoral length from its different fragments by applyingdesired statistical methods can be used as a very important tool for it. The present cross-sectional study wasdesigned aiming for a specific formula-based model in Eastern Indian population. Fully ossified, intact, dried60 femora of Department of F.S.M., Burdwan Medical College were measured using Hepburn’s OsteometricBoard and sliding digital. All the measurements were performed by multiple examiners to exclude observerbiasness and the mean value was recorded. Linear regression analysis was performed using maximum Femurlength as the dependent variable and the different fragments as predictors to form a linear relationship withhelp of SPSS Statistical software. P value of <0.05 was considered significant. Among all the measured data,the Epicondylar Breadth, Midshaft antero-posterior Diameter and Transverse Head Diameter were foundas statistically reliable predictors for determination of the maximum Femoral length. This finding is thushelpful in practical scenario when either the upper end or lower end of the femur is destroyed.
Epidemiological Study of Drowning Deaths in Madurai Region T.Selvaraj1 , .V.Rama2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11544

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Background: World Health Organization described drowning as serious and neglected public healthproblem. Nearly about 42 people every hour and 3.7 lakh people every year die due to drowning in the world.Method:The present study was undertaken at Government Medical College and Hospital located in Maduraion dead bodies brought for postmortem. The study was carried out during the period of January 2017 toDecember 2018 on 80 cases to study the various epidemiological parameters of drowning.Results and Conclusions: We have concluded that 75% victims were males and 25% were females. Drowningdeaths were commonly seen in age groups of 11 to 20 years (25%). Maximum no of drowning deaths hadoccurred in urban region constituting 52% followed by rural region of 48%. Study also revealed majority ofthe victims were students constituting males 67% and females 33%. Number of victims of drowning deathshas familial and financial problems in males 78% and females 22%, depression seen in males 71% andfemales 29%. Number of drowning deaths occurred in September 16.5%. Most of the drowned victims wereretrieved from river 59%, Wells 25%, Pond 29%.
Determination of Sex and Estimation of Age by Mandibular Basal Bone Height Vidhya Arumugam1, Nagabhushana Doggalli2, Abirami Arthanari3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Aims and Objectives: To assess the age and sex determination through mandibular basal bone heightMaterials and Methods: The study consists of 120 OPG samples, (60 males and 60 females) in the agegroup of 30 to 70 years, hereby the mandibular basal bone height measured as D1 and D2 on OPG’s usingplanmeca romexis software. The distance measured between the lower border of mental foramen to thelower border of the mandible termed as D1. The distance between the lowest point of mandibular canal tothe lower border of the mandible termed as D2. All these measurements were further subjected to statisticalanalysis like independent t-test, correlation and regression analysis to estimate age and to compare thedifferentiation between males and females.Results: Overall the result shows the moderate level of significance, on multiple comparisons between agegroups and sex among the population, it was observed that statistically significant in male with relationto D1 among 61yrs to 70yrs though other age groups show significant with less confidence interval.Female observations failed to show similar results neither with D1 nor with D2. Regression formula for ageestimation and logistic regression for sex determination have been derived.Conclusions: The present study highlighted that the male gender of the mandible can be determined byusing D1 value as it gives significance, thus it can be used as an additional tool to establish the identity ofa gender
A study on the Aspiration Procedures in Syringes among Health Care Professionals Vijay Anand1 , Rathika Rai2 , Nirmal Famila Bettie3 , Shantha Priya4
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Aspiration during routine injection is meant to ensure that the injecting needle tip is at the anticipatedlocation during this unsighted procedure. While injecting needle appears to be a simple procedure, it hasproduced a lot of controversy regarding the apparent benefits and indications. Keeping in view the hugenumber of injections given worldwide, it is observed that key questions regarding aspiration till now,remain unanswered. Due to very smaller number of studies and data in the literature there is no evidence ofparticular injecting procedure as truly beneficial or unjustified. The present integrative review was chosen todraw conclusions about the current state of knowledge and practice of aspiration and use of syringes amongmedical, paramedical and dental practitioners. On analyzing the questionnaire output data’s, it was observedthat most sound knowledge practitioners found difficulty in usage of syringes and forget to aspirate dueto nervousness during injection resulting in positive aspiration (p<0.05) during the procedure. Hencefortha new invention in the syringe for safer and easier use or a standard injecting technique with aspirationprotocol have to be established to avoid complications due to difficulty in usage of syringes during minor ormajor surgical procedures.
A Study to Assess the Opinion of Students about Uses of Digital Education Technology during COVID-19 Lockdown in India Yogesh Kumar1 , Jasoda Sanasam2 , Dhanesh Garg3 , Jyoti Sarin4 , Parvinder Kaur5 , Chetna Kumari6
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11548

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During the period of COVID-19 Lock-down the e-learning became very popular by dependency of bothteachers as well as the learners to avoid interruptions in their academic progress. In a view to assess theeffectiveness and evaluate the adaptation of the students towards e-learning, a survey was conducted amongthe nursing students in the form of feedback. The feedback was mainly focused on the student’s interest, andthe efforts taken by teachers in regard to class time and pace, organization and preparations of class, and fairassessment opportunities provided by teachers etc. The survey results were computed through Microsoftexcel analysis based on the central tendencies, reveals that the Most of students “Agree”, maximum have“Strongly Agree” and very few students have “Disagree” to the approaches and efforts of the teachers takenduring e-learning. It was concluded from study that majority of the students had strongly agree that facultyorganized and prepared well for every class and faculty were encouraged in discussions and responded toquestions.
Accessible India Campaign “A Silver Lining for the Persons with Disability”- An Analysis Yogesh Mishra1 , Nilanjan Chakraborty2 , Debalina Sengupta3 , Ankita Mishra4
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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As early as 1957, the then UN Rehabilitation Chief, Kurt Janson observed: “About 12 to 13 percent of thepopulation of any given country suffers from a permanent or long term disability”. So there is an urgentneed to provide the person with special facilities at different levels so that they can be made to survive easilywith all other individuals. There is a lack of approach on the part of the Government as well as the otherofficials who are liable to create a harmonious environment for the person suffering from a disability. Theymust make an atmosphere where they don’t feel being suppressed or humiliated. Although Accessible IndiaCampaign has not attained the desired goal it was supposed to attain but yes it has helped in acting as aguide and ray of hope amongst the Person with Disability.The objectives of the present paper are to analyzethe motive and objective of the Accessible India Campaign and to critically judge its achievement andshortcomings. The researcher has adopted the Doctrinal Research Methodology for the research undertaken.
Identification of Sex from Maxillary Sinus in Western Maharashtra Population Umang P Patel 1 , Makardar U K2 , Karkhyle Md. Layeeqeu3 , Kailash Balkund4
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11552

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Background: As Maxillary Sinus are pneumatic bones delicate in cadavers, Morphological study hasanatomical anthropological and medico legal important. Hence Morpho metric parameters of MXS in CTscan of both sexes were studied.Methods: 23 male 23 female adult aged between 20-50 year healthy people were studied with CT images tomeasure medio-lateral, superoinferior and antero posterior dimensions and volumes of MXS in both sexesand results were analysed statistically.Results: In ML Right mean values Males was 29-30 (SD±3.17), female 27.12 (SD±5.16 t test was 1.72and p<0.001. SIR Right – Mean value of male was 40.02 (SD±3.66), female 35.11 (SD±4.40) t test 4.11and p<0.001. AP (right side) Mean value of male was 44.23 (SD±3.21), female 38.03 (SD±2.30) t test 7.53p<0.00. MLC (left side) mean value of male was 29.04 (SD±2.30), female 25.06 (SD±4.20) t test 3.98p<0.004. SIL left side mean value of male 38.41 (SD±4.12), female 35.07 (SD±3.60) t test 2.92 p<0.005.APL (left side) mean value of male 42.36 (SD±2.60), female 39.05 (SD±2.45) t test value 4.44 p<0.001.The volumes study of MXS had VR – mean value of male 18.25 (SD±2.53), female 13.30 (SD±3.14) t test5.88 p<0.041. In VL study mean value of male was 17.09 (SD±2.75), female was 12.44 (SD±3.42) p<0.001.Conclusion: This pragmatic study of sexual dimorphism will be quite useful to medico-legal expert,anthropologist and anatomist
COVID-19: Analysing the Legal Nuances of the Lockdown Order Swati Mohapatra1 , Yogesh Mishra2 , Lipsa Dash3
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COVID-19 has posed a serious challenge to countries all over the world taking lives, destroying livelihood,bringing down the economies to the ground. The question now is not how soon it will pass away but howeffective will it be dealt with it. Nearly 3/4th of the countries which are affected do not have sufficientpreparedness to deal with it. It may be the lacking of a Mitigation Plan, or maybe the lack of an effectivehealth care system, or maybe the lacking of an efficient R&D, or it may also be the lack of an efficient farsighted Leader. India has been under the shadow of a few of many problems. The government of the countryrelies on the Laws to bring out a Preventive Mechanism to deal with the outburst of cases and other effects.One of which is the LockDown order which has been held as one of the first, earliest, and strictest in theWorld. The paper seeks to analyze critically the legal backing of such Lock Down, testing the nuances of iton the Constitutional Touchstone