Mahesh Chand Meena

Fatal aluminium phosphide poisoning.

Abstract Aluminium phosphide (AlP) is a cheap solid fumigant and a highly toxic pesticide which is commonly used for grain preservation. AlP has currently aroused interest with a rising number of cases in the past four decades due to increased use for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes. Its easy availability in the markets has increased also its misuse for committing suicide. Phosphine inhibits cellular oxygen utilization and can induce lipid peroxidation. Poisoning with AlP has often occurred in attempts to commit suicide, and that more often in adults than in teenagers. This is a case of suicidal consumption of aluminium phosphide by a 32-year-old young medical anesthetist. Toxicological analyses detected aluminium phosphide. We believe that free access of celphos tablets in grain markets should be prohibited by law.

Age estimation from IV rib by phase analysis in Indian females

Metamorphosis at the sternal extremity of the rib has already been established as a reliable indicator of age at death by Iscans phase method introduced in 1985. The purpose of this paper is to apply rib phase standards to an Indian sample to test if the progression of morphological changes follows the same age sequence. The rib sample shows that an accurate estimation of age can be made by direct examination of the bone itself. The sample consisted of 63 ribs of known age, sex, and race. The ribs were assigned to one of nine phases (0 through 8) based on changes noted at the costochondral junction. These included the formation of a pit, its depth and shape, configuration of the walls and rim surrounding it, and the overall texture and quality of the bone. Statistical analysis revealed that the features chosen to delineate the phases are valid predictors of age. This study has shown that the sternal rib can provide an accurate estimation of age in females spanning a mean age of 14 to 85 years.

Age estimation from the IV rib by the components method in Indian males

Determination of age plays a pivotal role in identification of unknown skeletal remains. Changes at the sternal extremity of the fourth rib have already been established as reliable indicators of age at death. The İşcan ‘phase method’, based on the morphologic changes at the sternal extremity of the fourth rib, is one of the most effective techniques for age estimation at death. The present study was based on the component method developed by İşcan et al. for the white American population. The sample consisted of the fourth ribs on the right-hand side from 101 males of known age and race. Statistical analysis indicated that these changes were age related and also applicable to Indian males.

Accidents are caused, they do not happen

ABSTRACT The head, being the most vulnerable part of human body, is the most commonly injured body part in accidents, especially those involving road traffic. In an unusual case, the deceased succumbed to internal injuries of the brain that resulted from the neck being constricted with the loose end of a dupatta. The woman was pillion riding a motorbike when the loose end of the dupatta got entangled in the rear wheel of the motorbike. As a result, her neck was constricted by the dupatta and wentunnoticed. This paper comments on the safety of wearing the traditional style dressing of Indian women while riding on two wheeled vehicles. Additionally, this paper suggests it be mandatory to wear helmets for all pillion riders in order to prevent such mishaps in future.