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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Evaluation of Snake Bite Cases Admitted To Hospital in Tertiary Care Avinash H. Waghmode; Pravir Bodkha; Suvarna N.Patil; A.J.Ajankar; Sonali Kotkar
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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A significant problem faced in rural India is snake bite. India’s high mortality rate is due to climatic conditions,population predominance in rural areas, and agricultural dependency. In order to research the epidemiologyand outcome of snake bite cases, this retrospective study was done at B.K.L Walawalkar Rural MedicalCollege and Hospital, Sawarde. During the study period, 58 snake bite cases were reported.30 of the biteswere poisonous. Male preponderance has been noted.Maximum number of cases were seen during rainyseason and more during day time.The lower limbs were most frequently involved.42 cases were recoveredout of 58 cases and 16 patients left the hospital againstthe medical advice.As a specific treatment, polyvalentAnti Snake Venom (ASV) vials were used. The improvement in mortality may be the consequence of timelyhospitalization and specific care and subsequent first aid steps.
Current Trends of Poisoning Cases Admitted at Tertiary Care Hospital Avinash H. Waghmode; Prakash Mohite; Sudhir Ninave; Pravir Bodkha; Sonali Kotkar
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Acute poisoning is important medical emergency and one of the cause of death. A thorough knowledge of the profile of the victim is essential for management and prevention of poisoning. A prospective analysis of all poisoning cases admitted to BKL Walawalkar Hospital, Sawarde was done to study the pattern of poisoning reported. 186 cases of poisoning including snake bite and scorpion bite were admitted. Data on age, sex, marital status, type of poison, time of exposure, mode of poison and outcome of poisoning were recorded and analysed. There are 111 males and 75 females victim involved in the study. Most common manner of poisoning was Accidental. Most common age group found was 1-10 year followed by 21-30 year. Majority of the victims were Married. Out of all 186 cases admitted 133 were recoverd, 48 had taken Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) and 2 died and 2 were referred.
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Knowledge, Attitude and Perception Regarding the Procedure of Autopsy in COVID-19 Cases among Doctors Doing Post Mortem Examination Anil Mangeshkar; Ashok Najan; Seema Sutay
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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The COVID-19 pandemic has raised challenges in dealing with the dead body of deceases who have been a suspected case or a confirmed case of Covid-19, considering the extreme shortage of trained and experienced manpower in dealing with various duties and responsibilities in the COVID-19 scenario it is very important to ensure safety of the health care workers.All the guidelines issued from time to time for control of spread and treatment of Covid-19 are speculations depending on the current trends and none are based on robust research due to lack of scientific literature and work as the Covid-19 virus in new to the human race .The main driver of transmission of COVID-19is through droplets. There is unlikely to be an increased risk of COVID-19 infection from a dead body to health workers or family members who follow standard precautions while handling body. Only the lungs of dead COVID-19 patients, if handled during an autopsy, can be infectious.1and there is no evidence so far of transmission of virus through the handling of corpses.2There are a lot of speculations in the mind of forensic medicine experts regarding the ongoing mortuary work and dead body management in the Covid-19 scenario considering the risk of acquiring the infection during handing or bodies or while conducting a medico legal post mortem examination.
A Critical Appraisal of Ethical issues in E-Learning Anjankar A J; Mohite P M; ,Waghmode A; Patond S; Ninave S
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Covid-19 pandemic left a long lasting impact on entire education sector, as an estimated 90% of educational institutions closed down in at least 188 countries in the world and offline traditional teaching came to a standstill. In such critical situation pedagogical innovations in form of online education, virtual simulators etc came to rescue to keep the students academically occupied and motivated entering into the virtual era.With advent of online education, several issues like social, infrastructural & pedagogical and psychological issues came to fore. Social divide, geographical issues, technical support and know how etc added to the gravity of situation. Educationists also pointed out that ethical issues in e-learning like academic dishonesty, plagiarism and copyright violations need to be addressed.The present work is an attempt to find out various ethical issues in online education and to make suggestions, where ever required.
Do Nursing Students Have High Social Intelligence? Findings from Selected Nursing College, South India Anju Philip.T; Sunitha P.P; Lakshmi S Babu; Vrinda R
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Background: Social intelligence is the capacity to know oneself and to know others. Social intelligence can be expressed as a measure of social awareness, social skills and social information process. Nursing is a career, which demands high level of social intelligence. The aim of the present study was to describe the social intelligence among nursing students in a selected nursing college, south India.Methods: Descriptive survey design was used to conduct the study among 323 Nursing students South India. After getting ethical clearance and informed consent from the subjects the data were collected during the month in March 2020 using the standardised tool “Tromso Social Intelligence Scale”. Cluster random sampling was used to conduct the study. Nursing students currently undergoing their course are included in the study and those who were suspended or dismissed from their course or absent during the time of data collection were excluded from the study.Results: Among 323 subjects’ majority 229 (70.9 %) were in <20 years of age. Most of the subjects 315 (97.5%) were females. The subjects are studying in the first, second, third and fourth year of the course. Two hundred and thirty (71.2 %) are belonged to rural community. The average social intelligence score is around 90 [Q1= 85, Q3= 95]. It is observed that variables such as age, year of study and occupation of father are significantly associated with Social intelligence score [p<0.05].Conclusions: From the present study, it is observed that nursing students are equipped with good levels of social intelligence.
An Observational Study of the Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Haemodynamic and Airway Responses During Extubation of Trachea Following Major Surgery Under General Anaesthesia Anuja Agrawal; Riddhi Shah; Kirti Patel; Pooja Shah; Dinesh Chauhan
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Determination of Sex by various Morphometric Traits of Clavicle in the population of Central India (Bhopal region) Anuradha Singh; Rajendra Baraw; Jayanthi Yadav
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Background: Identification is the determination of the individuality of a person based on certain physical characteristics. The clavicle is one of the bones which is less explored but has drawn considerable interest in this field, particularly concerning sexual dimorphism. Aim& Objectives: The present study evaluates the existence of sexual dimorphism based on various morphometric parameters of the clavicle in a dry sample and identifies the best predictor amongst these. Materials & Methodology: The study was conducted in the mortuary of the Department of Forensic Medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal on 100 random cases (50 males;50 females) in which medico-legal post-mortem examination was done. After taking due consent, clavicle bone of deceased between25 to 60 years age group were collected during the autopsy, dried and then examined for the study. Measurements were carried out and statistically compared to evaluate sexual dimorphism. The studied parameters include Maximum length of clavicle, Breadth of sternal end, Breadth and Length of acromial end, Area of acromial surface and Mid clavicular circumference. Observations & Results: Amongst all the parameters, Maximum length of clavicle and Mid clavicular circumference are the most reliable parameters for sexual dimorphism with 81% accuracy rate when considered together. If all the morphometric parameters are taken together then the sex can be determined with 87% accuracy. Conclusion: Sexual dimorphism exists in clavicle and all the measured parameters contribute to different sex individually and with 87% accuracy when taken together. The derived discriminant function equations can be used to correctly assign the bones to the proper sex.
The Relationship between theSeverity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Tension-Type Headache Frequency Aprilia; Herlina Suryawati; M.I. Widiastuti; Aris Catur Bintoro; EndangKustiowati; Jimmy Eko Budi Hartono
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Need for Psychological Check-ups and Medical Treatment to the witnesses of Heinous Crimes Archit Panwar; Komal Vig
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Witnesses are regarded as one of the most indispensable element in the criminal justice system. It is because of them that the trial finds some substance so as to arrive at a fair conclusion. The inputs provided by the witness may have direct bearing on the conviction or acquittal of an accused, hence it is desired that such witness be protected from the wrath of extraneous factors that have the capability to change his stance over a particular case. Extraneous factors in form of corruption or threats form a majority which results in turning of the witness hostile; hence it becomes rudimentary for the state to ensure protection of such witness so as not to alter the prescribed course of justice.