Biomedical subjects

C B Jani

Publications and source records attributed to C B Jani.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2004

An autopsy study on medico-legal evaluation of post-mortem scavenging.

After death a body may be mutilated in various ways. Animal scavenging is one of the causes. This scavenging creates difficulties with the interpretation of various medico-legal questions such as identity of the victim and cause of death and, as a consequence, criminal charges against the perpetrator cannot be framed or proven. The present study was undertaken to find out the incidence of scavenging in the Saurashtra region (part of west India) and also to see how it affects the interpretation of medico-legal evidence. We are of the opinion that scavenging does affect various medico-legal parameters and knowledge of this fact and careful autopsy examinations helped us to reach a logical conclusion. A study comprising 13 cases observed during a period of one year is presented.

Adolescent↗

PubMed2004

Case reports. 2. Accidental strangulation: a case report.

Accidental strangulation, though reported, is uncommon. We report a case of an unusual accidental strangulation in which the floating end of the 'saree' of the pillion rider of a two-wheeler motorcycle got entangled in the moving rear wheel and constricted her neck. To our knowledge this is the first case of its type involving a two-wheeler motorcycle. Comments are also given on traditional Indian wear and safety measures required in two-wheelers to prevent such incidents.

Accidents↗

PubMed2001

Fatal air pressure injuries of the intestine: a case report.

This is a case report of a worker in a big industrial company. He was injured by air, which forcefully entered into his body through his anus while he and his three co-workers were having fun with an air tube. He succumbed to his injuries. Details of the case are described. It is presented due to its rarity.

Accidents, Occupational↗

PubMed2001

Fatal 'Bhang' poisoning.

A young adult male of about 25 years of age consumed a glass (about 300 ml) of Bhang on the holy occasion of ShivRatri. The deceased died within 24 hours of consuming the Bhang. The deceased had suffered from rheumatic heart disease with multiple valvular involvements. He had also undergone open-heart surgery in the past. Fatality due to Bhang is extremely rare and therefore the case is presented. An attempt is made to review the literature. Bhang is one of the Indian preparations of Indian hemp (Cannabis sativa). It is prepared by the wet grinding of the leaves of the plant. The bolus is then consumed in various ways. Water is used as a vehicle. In the present case a bolus of about 1 to 2 gm was mixed in a glass of water. ShivRatri is a Hindu festival. On this day prayers are offered to Lord Shiva, who is the god of all evils and poisons. Bhang is a special article, which is offered to Lord Shiva on this auspicious day. Then, the devotees consume it as the God. Gujrat is a dry state (possession, consumption, sale, etc. of alcohol, Bhang, opium and other psychotropic substance, etc. is governed by particular laws), but on the holy occasion of ShivRati, for a day, the law is relaxed for the use of Bhang. In most other parts of the country, particularly, in northern India, it is a common practice to consume various preparations of Indian hemp like Bhang, Charas, Ganja, sweetmeat, etc. The bolus mentioned above is probably the minimum single dose.

Adult↗