Pattern of Injures in Death due to Electrocution: A 3 year Retrospective Study

Authors

  • Sushim A Waghmare Associate Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical Col
  • Satin K Meshram Professor & Head, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College and Shree. C.S.M.G. Hospital, Solapur
  • Santosh B Bhoi Associate Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College and Shree. C.S.M.G. Hospital, Solapur
  • Rizwan A Kamle Assistant Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College and Shree. C.S.M.G. Hospital, Solapur
  • Kunal B Shirsat Assistant Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Dr. V. M. Govt. Medical College and Shree. C.S.M.G. Hospital, Solapur

Keywords:

Electrocution, Flash Burn, Entry & Exit Wound Pattern

Abstract

Background: Electricity has become an essential, inevitable, and invaluable; but at the same  time dangerous part of our lifestyle. Electrocution injuries are one of the common causes of morbidity and  mortality in India. Aims: To study the pattern of injuries, manner of death and changes in internal organs  of fatal electrocution deaths. Materials & Methodology: A retrospective 3 year medico-legal autopsy  study during the period of January 2014 to December 2016 of deaths due to electrocution. Results: Most  of the victims were men aged between 20 and 50 years. In 43.6%, only entry marks were seen, 26.9%  showed both the entry and exit marks. 15.4 % showed flame burns on the body. Upper limbs were  involved in 55.2% due to a contact with electric source and the commonest site of entry wound was the  palms and fingers. Conclusion: Electrocutions represent only a small segment of unnatural deaths; they  often occur accidentally in domestic and occupational places. Such studies help the investigations for the  purpose of compensation and to plan future safety measures.  

Published

2019-01-03

How to Cite

Pattern of Injures in Death due to Electrocution: A 3 year Retrospective Study . (2019). Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 40(4), 334–338. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/jiafm/article/view/7785