Affiliation:
1. The Oxford Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka , India
Abstract
Electrical Fatality is not Uncommon in Low voltage and High voltage despite rapid advances in its Transmission and usage. It is essential to understand the Injuries and the manner of Death in all Electric Fatalities.To Understand the Manner of Death, Pattern of injuries, Site of Injuries and Cause of Death in Fatal Electrocution.All the cases Electrical Fatalities Referred by the Police for Autopsies were Analyzed & Examined.Electric Fatalities Contributed to 4% of the Autopsies. Major Age Group Affected was 21-40 years in 75% of cases. Males to Females Ratio 14.5:1. Accidental Deaths were the Major Number of Fatalities in 96.8% of cases. Low Voltage Electrical Current contributed to 79% of Fatalities. Right Hand was involved in contact injury in 51.7% of Deaths and in 9.7% of Fatal Electrocution No Contact or Exit Injuries were Present.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
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