Citation

Kumaran S, Janarthanan V. J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2020; 37(2): 13-17.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Department of Forensic Medicine)

DOI

10.5958/0974-4568.2020.00024.1

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by 2019-nCoV outbreaks in most of the countries has spread rapidly and became a major concern. Due to the strong infectivity nature of COVID-19 and lack of experience among forensic experts in performing autopsy during this period, it has been a challenge and a learning experience for the future. In this article, we summarize what are the issues faced and managed during and after medico-legal autopsy of confirmed or suspected cases. © 2020, Institute of Medico-Legal Publications. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

human; COVID-19; homicide; suicide; accident; India; autopsy; pandemic; Coronavirus; psychology; intoxication; cadaver; risk factor; death; marriage; medicolegal aspect; photography; infection; radiography; disease transmission; Article; traffic and transport; rigor mortis; viscera; custodial care; morgue; coronavirus disease 2019; Autopsy protocol; Dead body management; forensic scientist