Review of Forensic Medicine

Virtual Autopsy

2008-07-25T04:12:00.000-07:00

The term "autopsy" ("autos" means "self", "opsomei" means "seeing with eyes"), was adopted by medical sciences and is used as a synonym for the dissection of human (and animal) bodies. As implicated by the word itself, in fact even today, the autopsy procedure is a subjective method, and in the conventional forensic investigation process the description of the autopsy results is based on descriptive linguistic techniques. As it is a goal of the virtopsy project to eliminate the subjectivity of "autos" the term "virtopsy" was born, including the two terms "virtual" and "autopsy" but deleting "autos".

Virtual Autopsy was born from the desire to implement new techniques in radiology for the benefit of forensic science. There have been great improvements in MSCT and MRI technology, increasing both contrast and resolution and offering possibilities of 2D and 3D reconstruction.

The aim is to establish an observer independent, objective and reproducible forensic assessment method using modern imaging technology, leading to minimally invasive "virtual" forensic autopsy.

Benefits of Virtual Autopsy

• Uniform Documentation of Findings:

The present-day descriptive, subjective protocolling of autopsy findings can be replaced by a uniform and observer-independent, objective radiological documentation. This will substantially increase the quality of the evidence presented in court by experts. Quality control and expert supervision become possible, as well as forensic "telemedicine" consultation.

• Increased Understandability:

The availability of 2D and 3D Reconstructions will impressively improve the clarity and, consequently, the understandability of future experts' evidence. This will play an important role in the acceptance of the evidence.

• Alternative for cultures where conventional autopsy is forbidden

Virtual autopsy will allow for medico-legal examinations in cultural circles where a conventional autopsy is stigmatized or even forbidden. Last but not least, the method could be useful in the examination of highly infectious bodies.

With H'ble Health Minister Dr. Ramadoss

2008-06-12T03:44:00.000-07:00

Presenting "Review Of Forensic Medicine" to H'ble Union Minister For Health and Family Welfare Dr.Anbumani Ramadoss

AIIMS MD Entrance Exam May 2008

2008-06-12T03:33:00.000-07:00

Q.1Corpus delicti is meaning? (Page 1)
A .Essence of crime
B. Inquest into death
C. Body of victim
D. Post-mortem examination

Ans is A.Essence of crime

Q.2Irresistable sexual desire in a male is otherwise known as?
(Page 103-104)

A.Nymphomania
B.Tribadism
C.Satyriasis
D.Sadism

Ans is C.Satyriasis

Q3 In asphyxia structure to be open last is?
(N.B to obtain bloodless field neck is opened last.)

a.Head
b.Neck
c.Abdomen
d.Thorax

answer b.neck

.

Q4.Finger print bureau was 1st established in ? (Page 18)

a India
b UK
c USA
d Poland

Ans a) India

AIIMS November 2007

2008-06-12T03:25:00.000-07:00

AIIMS No. 2007 Forensic Medicine Questions:

1. Telefona:
A. Plucking hairs
B. Beating on both ears
C. Persistent pushing of head into vomit
D. Beating on soles

METHODS OF TORTURE

1.TELEFONO consists of repeated slapping of the sides of the head[over the ears] by open palms of the assailant .this may cause rupture of ear drums.
2..FALANGA (also known as falaka or bastinado)
In this canes/rods are used to beat on the soles of the feet , which is very painful and debilitating. Aseptic necrosis may occur. also hyper pigmentation is seen along lines of injury.

3.SUBMARINO[also known as latina] Victim suffers forced immersion of head in water often contaminated with feces/urine until suffocation.
4.DRY SUBMARINO is tying a plastic bag over the head up to the point of suffocation.
5.SAW HORSE forced straddling of a bar, forcing the victim to sit on a Rod like one sits on horse back, leading to perineal/scrotal hematoma.
6.CATTLE PROD[electric shock] here a magnetic device delivering high voltage may be used in which burns may not be found on skin, but it causes severe pain.
7.BLACK SLAVE here a heated metal spear like object, is inserted into anus .causing rectal/ perinea burns.

2. Primary impact injury most commonly involved is:

A. Head
B. Neck
C. Abdomen
D. Legs

3 type of injury which pedestrians may suffer.
1)Primaryimpact: These are caused when first part of the strikes the vehicle.In the typical case, the vitim is struck by the front of the vehicle and sustains so called bumper injury on legs

2)Secondary impact injuries: These are injuries cause by further impact by the the vehicle
3) Tertiary impact injuries (Secondary injuries) These are injuries caused when the victim striking objects such as the ground)

3.In death due to asphyxia, last to be opened is:
(Ref page no 86)

A. Thorax
B. Abdomen
C. Head
D. Neck

4. In tandem bullet the number of bullets fired are:
(Ref page no.66)
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. None

5. All of the following are included in grievous hurt except:
(Ref page No. 68)

A. Abrasion on face
B. Loss of one kidney
C. Loss of one testis
D. Loss of one eye

All India Pre PG Exam January 2008

2008-06-12T03:11:00.000-07:00

Corporobasal index is used to determine:
(Ref. Page 7)
A. Race
B. Sex
C. Age
D. Stature

Which of the following is not a death due to suffocation:
(Ref. Page 83)
A. Burking
B. Gagging
C. Throttling
D. Choking

On postmortem examination, contusion of neck muscles is seen along with fracture of Hyoid Bone. The most probable cause of death is:
(Ref. Page 87)
A. Manual Strangulation
B. Drowning
C. Burking
D. Smothering

Expanded Lungs may sink due to:
(Ref. Page 117)

A. Atelectasis
B. Putrefaction
C. Mouth to mouth respiration
D. Alcoholic fixation Meconium aspiration

The reagent used to detect presence of Vaginal Cells on the penis of an accused in a rape case is:
(Ref. Page 144,by exclusion)

A. Lugol’s iodine
B. Phenophthalein test
C. Orthotoluidine test.
D. Benzidine

Vaginal cells can not be seen with the naked eye, but can be detected by a test. These cells turn Brown when exposed to the vapors of Lugol's iodine.

Mechanism of labour in abortion stick is due to:
(Ref. Page 152)

A. Stimulation of uterine contraction
B. Oxytocin present in the stick
C. Prostaglandins present in the stick
D. All of the above

An example of Polychlorinated hydrocarbon is:
(Ref. Page 181)

A. Parathion
B. Malathion
C. Diazinon
D. Endrin

A middle aged man from West Bengal presents with paraesthesia of hands and feet, hyperkeratosis, lines in the nails and rain drop pigmentation in the hands. The most likely causative toxin for the above mentioned symptoms is:
(Ref. Page 183)

A. Lead.
B. Arsenic
C. Thallium.
D. Mercury.

Third International Edn of "Review Of Forensic Medicine" released..!!

2007-06-04T00:36:00.000-07:00

It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that the 3rd International Edn of my book is out.I want to thank all my readers for their encouragement and constant feedback.6000 copies of the earlier editions were sold in a period of two years which is a record among the sales of short books on Forensic Medicine.

This Book is now sold in Mauritius, Nepal and Russian Federation apart from India

The Third Edition have been extensively reviewed by Forensic Experts from USA,UK, Australia.It has also received praise from a senior IPS officer,director of a PG Coaching Institute,Topper in Delhi PG exam and an aspiring medical Student.

Their Reviews are As Follows:

“It is really a simple and concise handbook on Forensic Medicine. It is awfully useful in homicide investigation for busy investigation officers.”

Shri Tajender Luthra, IPS
Additional Commissioner of Police,
Delhi Police

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DR SUMER K SETHI,
MBBS, MD (RADIODIAGNOSIS)
COURSE DIRECTOR, DAMS
DELHI ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
AUTHOR OF FAMOUS "REVIEW OF RADIOLOGY' IN SAME SERIES

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2nd Rank Delhi PG
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LADY HARDINGE MEDICAL COLLEGE

The whole spectrum of forensic medicine is covered

The MCQs themselves are well thought out and laid out nicely.

On the whole it is a fine book suitable for students of forensic medicine

I would think that this book is the sort of book one reads one last time on the day before the exam!”

Dr. Gyan C. A. Fernando
MBBS, FRCPath, DMJ
Home Office Forensic Pathologist
Devon and Cornwall
United Kingdom

“Student quick pocket guide for forensic medicine and forensic toxicology examination”

Dr. Javed Khan
Forensic Scientist
California Department of Justice
Bureau of Forensic Services
Riverside Crime Laboratory
13723 Stockbrook RoadMoreno Valely, CA 92553, USA

This slim volume is an excellent summary of the important points of forensic medicine.
This is a user friendly book, easy and quick to read, and small enough to carry with you. It covers all fields of forensic medicine .It is an excellent companion to larger volumes on the forensic medicine and pathology.

Dr. Jenny Ball
46 Webster Street
Forensic Odontologist
Nedlands 6009
Western Australia
Australia

Review of Forensic Medicine” by Dr. Sumit Seth (PEEPEE Publishers, New Delhi) is a refreshing departure from the traditional text books on Forensic Medicine. In each of the fourteen chapters of this small concise book the author has explained the intricacies of various facets of Forensic Medicine in a very simple and lucid manner followed by a set of possible Multiple Choice Questions with their answers at the bottom of each page.

Professor P.K. Chattopadhyay
Director
Amity Institute of Forensic Sciences
New Delhi

Educational Institutes I studied in

2007-05-09T03:25:00.000-07:00

Punjab Govt Model School Slapper,Himachal Pradesh(KG class till 3rd Std)

SRS Mission School Janak Puri Delhi (4th til 6th Std)

Govt Boys Senior Secondary School ,Janak Puri Delhi (7th and 8th )

Maharaja Agarsain Model School(9th till 12th),Pitam Pura Delhi

Maulana Azad Medical College,New Delhi(MBBS)

Lady Hardinge Medical College,New Delhi(MD Forensic Medicine)

Vaji-Ram and Ravi ,Coaching Institute fot Civil Services

British Council Business English School

Re-Birth Art of Living Course

Inlingua School of Languages(French)

Lal Bhadur Shastri National Academy of Administration(78th Foundation Course)

Foreign Service Institute,Akbar Bhawan New Delhi

IDSA New Delhi

ICCR New Delhi

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade,New Delhi

RIS,New Delhi

Indian Institute of Management ,Banglore
Bureau of Parlimentry Studies,Sansad Bhawan
Banker's training College,RBI Mumbai
Antonio Nebrija University Madrid,Spain
Universidad Complutense de Madrid :: UCM

My interview on RxPG

2006-01-14T01:18:00.000-08:00

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2006-01-14T00:52:00.000-08:00

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Mystery Behind Napolean's Death

2004-12-13T10:52:00.000-08:00

Napolean The Impossible
Arsenic
An interesting study by David Jones of the University of Newcastle casts doubts on the arsenic poisoning theory.
An examination of the wallpaper at Longwood House reveals a relatively high level of arsenic, used at that time to produce a green pigment, "Scheele's Green." In the damp environment of St. Helena, it would be possible to speculate that mold, forming on the clammy walls, would metabolize the green pigment releasing arsenic in the form of gas. Such exposure could produce a condition known as "Gosio's Disease," with symptoms of chronic arsenic poisoning.
This would explain the high levels of arsenic in Napoleon's hair. Whether this theory would explain the intermittent levels of arsenic found by Smith is problematic, since one would expect a constant level. A counter argument to this would be that the intermittent levels could be correlated with seasonable changes of alternating periods of damp and dry.
The wallpaper theory remains interesting, but inconclusive. If it were possible to obtain hair samples from others who were living at Longwood during that period, and if those samples also contained high levels of arsenic, then the theory would be more credible.
It has been noted by Karlen and others that many medicines used at the time contained small amounts of arsenic, as well as mercury and antimony. Could these have been the sources for the arsenic in Napoleon's hair? Further, the presence of mercury and antimony can confuse an analysis designed to assay for arsenic.
There is a dispute about the relative amounts of arsenic. Is it possible that, considering the wallpaper and arsenic-based medicines, the arsenic levels are not all that much higher than normal? After all, it is argued, arsenic may have been more prevalent in the environment of St. Helena than has been formerly recognized.
Finally, there is dispute over the accuracy of dating the hair samples purportedly from Napoleon.
One difficult finding is that a sample identified as being from 1808 -- well before the period of exile -- contains higher than normal levels of arsenic. Either Napoleon was ingesting arsenic well before any plot to poison him, or the dating of the samples is wrong.
There seems to be a distaste for the arsenic murder theory, as if it is an unseemly interpretation of history. There are some perplexing issues, nonetheless. If the issue is one of general environmental poisoning by arsenic, why was Napoleon the only one seriously afflicted? If poisoning was not going on, what killed -- suddenly and painfully -- Cipriani and the two servants? Apart from Cipriani and the two servants, there is no evidence for symptoms of arsenic poisoning among other members of the household.
The most reasonable conclusion, given the circumstantial evidence and Napoleon's symptoms, is that arsenic poisoning was the cause of Napoleon's death, and that it was most likely administered by Montholon
Nothing is impossible
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2004-12-12T11:12:00.000-08:00

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2004-12-12T11:02:00.000-08:00

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2004-12-12T09:05:00.000-08:00

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2004-12-01T07:44:00.000-08:00

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2004-11-28T08:54:00.000-08:00

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