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Hindi Journal of Forensic Toxicology & PharmacologyISSN: 2325-9841
Kulkarni DV Author
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Affiliation
Flash burn, Accidental death
Department of Forensic Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Maharashtra, India
Biography
I am Kulkarni DV, belonging to Department of Forensic Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Maharashtra, India, interested in the field of Accidental death.
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Electrocution Related Mortality: A 11 year Retrospective Study
Author(s): Rajeshwar Pate, Kulkarni DV and Ghadge MR
Background: Electricity is a fundamental part of the modern civilized community. Electrical burns are responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality and are usually preventable with simple safety measures. In India, the voltage of domestic supply is usually 220 V to 240 V. Death due to electrocution are rare at less than 100 V and most of deaths occur at voltages above 200 V. Majority of the electrical injuries are as a result of ignorance, misuse or carelessness.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional and observational study, which was conducted in tertiary care teaching institutes in Western India. The study includes 89 deceased persons died due to electrocution brought for postmortem examination.
Result: The majorit... view more»
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