Medico-legal study of intracranial causes of death

Authors

  • Dr. Lokendar Pal Singh Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Bharatpur

Abstract

Background- Head injury is a significant public health problem worldwide and is predicted to surpass many diseases as a major cause of death by 2020.

Methods- This study was carried out in department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. Epidemiological data viz. age, gender, occupation, date and time of incident will be collected from patient, their relatives and Bed Head Ticket (BHT).

Results- EDH  was observed in 5 cases at autopsy, SDH  were observed in 9 cases at autopsy ,SAH  were observed in 11 cases at autopsy, ICH was observed in 5 cases cases at autopsy.

Conclusion- SAH was observed in 36.67% of head injury victums.

Keywords: head injury, autopsy, SAH.

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Published

2018-04-28

How to Cite

Dr. Lokendar Pal Singh. (2018). Medico-legal study of intracranial causes of death. International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research, 2(2). Retrieved from https://www.ijmsdr.com/index.php/ijmsdr/article/view/37

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2018)

Section

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