Citation

Kumar A, Kohli A, Verma SK. Med. Sci. Law 2013; 53(2): 93-95.

Affiliation

Lecturer.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, British Academy of Forensic Sciences, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1258/msl.2012.012021

PMID

23047853

Abstract

Cardiac tamponade is life-threatening, slow or rapid compression of the heart due to the pericardial accumulation of fluid, pus, blood, clots or gas, as a result of effusion, trauma or rupture of the heart. Penetrating injuries of the chest are most commonly the result of stab wounds and are often associated with a range of potentially life-threatening injuries. It must be treated by pericardial drainage as soon as possible. Sometimes the injury resulting in life-threatening conditions may be so small that it could be missed in the first instance. We present a case report in which the deceased was stabbed by Bodkin at road side. As the wound was so minute, it was not appreciated and time was lost in getting treatment, resulting in loss of a precious life.

Language: en