Citation

Karthik SK, Kumari D, Nagaraj BM, Jayaprakash G, Velu JM. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2015; 9(2): 106-107.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine)

DOI

10.5958/0973-9130.2015.00085.7

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Electrical injuries are potentially devastating with high degree of morbidity and mortality. Deaths due to electrocution need to be thoroughly investigated and documented for reasons of compensation and for instituting future measures in relation to safety and prevention. In the present case, the deceased sustained electrocution while working at a function pandal and died on the spot. An attempt is made to discuss about electrocution and related injuries.

Language: en