Analysis of forensic autopsies in year 2018 at forensic medicine department, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.

Authors

  • Muhammad Qasim Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.
  • Muhammad Sharjeel Khalid Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.
  • Danyal Amjad Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.
  • Mobin Inam Pal Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2020.27.10.4432

Keywords:

Asphyxia, Audit, Autopsy, Firearms, RTA

Abstract

Objectives: The study was aimed to audit autopsies in the year 2018 and promoting statistical approach in Forensic Medicine. Also to study the gender based distribution of cases and study shifting trends in weapon of offence. Study Design: Retrospective Study. Setting: Post Mortem Unit of the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad. Period: From 1st January, 2018 to 31st December, 2018. Material & Methods: Autopsy was performed on 248 cases reported to Post Mortem Unit. Study Material was collected from the Post Mortem Unit of Allied Hospital and DHQ Hospital Faisalabad which are referral tertiary care teaching hospitals affiliated with Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad. Results: Out of a total 248 autopsies conducted 178 (71.77%) were males and 70 (28.23%) were females. The male to female ratio was 2.54:1. Most used weapon of offence was Firearm. Followed by firearm the second major cause of death was road traffic accidents which were followed by Asphyxia (12.9% of total autopsies). Conclusion: Ban on illegal possession of Firearms - educational lectures to Public and steps to raise the literacy rate along with the improvement of socioeconomic status of the society. Preventive-strategy to create an awareness of safe traveling practices especially among the groups at high risk.

Author Biographies

Muhammad Qasim, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.

4th Year MBBS

 

Muhammad Sharjeel Khalid, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.

3rd Year MBBS

Danyal Amjad, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.

3rd Year MBBS

Mobin Inam Pal, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.

MBBS, MCPS (Forensic Medicine)

Assistant Professor/Head Forensic Medicine 

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Published

2020-10-10