https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/753 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:41:32 GMT 2026-02-03T14:41:32Z https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9688 Title: Concept of Electroconvulsive Therapy in India: A Narrative Review Authors: Rajkumar, M G1; Srinivasa2, Reddy P; Harish, R3 Abstract: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the pivotal treatment modalities used in modern psychiatry. This treatment modality involves applying electrical stimulus with the help of an electrical device to induce a seizure. The induced seizure is used as the vital element for curative effect. This paper reviews the ECT research published in various journals, majority of these articles have focused on establishing the efficacy in different disorders. Significant numbers of papers describe the ECT procedure, ECT machine, adverse effects of ECT and amendments in mental health laws. Majority of papers from India focus on legal aspects of ECT and long term follow-up of ECT-treated patients. Despite the strict legislations made, ECT is considered as one of the most beneficial treatment procedure for depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. ECT continues to be a debatable treatment modality in modern psychiatry in context of its ethical caveats. Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9688 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9619 Title: Awareness of medico legal issues among interns and resident doctors at a tertiary care hospital in kolar, Karnataka, India: A cross sectional study Authors: Srinivasa Reddy, P; Abhinandana, R Abstract: Introduction: Medicolegal issues are handled by every doctor in their day-to-day medical practice. However, if they are not well versed in the rules of managing such cases and the law behind them, they often land into criticism and distress in court while dealing with evidence in Medicolegal Cases (MLCs). Aim: To assess the awareness of interns and resident doctors, who are working at RL Jalappa Hospital and Research Centre, regarding the management of MLCs in their day-to-day practices. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted to determine the awareness of medicolegal issues among 107 participants, including interns and resident doctors in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at a tertiary care hospital, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka Kolar, Karnataka, India, from January 2022 to October 2022. A prevalidated list of 21 questionnaires, obtained through a pilot study with Cronbach’s alpha=0.78, was used. Numerical data were summarised using mean and standard deviation, while categorical data were expressed using percentages. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 28.6 years. Most of the participants were from Surgery and allied fields (61%), and the majority of the participants (51.4%) had one to two years of experience in the medical field. Among the findings, it was observed that 67.28% of participants had insufficient knowledge about the minimum age requirement for informed consent, 60% of residents had insufficient knowledge of maintaining meticulous medical records, 57% of the participants responded incorrectly regarding the desired way of handling brought dead cases in hospitals, and 63.8% of the participants had poor knowledge of the Karnataka Private Medical Establishment (KPME) act and organ transplantation act. Conclusion: The study concluded that while interns and postgraduates showed some level of awareness regarding certain aspects of medicolegal issues, like need for consent, they still lack comprehensive knowledge on subjects like legal requirements of consent, medical records, the KPME act, and organ transplantation act. Therefore, it is necessary to modify the curriculum for students and provide orientation programs, continued medical education, and guest lectures to interns and residents to build fiduciary character in Indian medical graduates. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9619 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9597 Title: An autopsy based retrospective study on pattern of thoraco-abdominal injuries in fetal road traffic accidents of kolar, south india Authors: Rajkumar, M G; Srinivasa Reddy, P; Ajay Kumar, T S; Abhinandana, R Abstract: Background: India is experiencing increasing road traffic accidents (RTA) amidst increasing motorization and infrastructure growth in recent years. Every day, nearly 400 road deaths occur on Indian roads and several thousands are hospitalized due to road crashes. WHO estimates the incidence of road deaths to be 16.6 per 100000 population in India1. With the aim of studying pattern and exploring various epidemiological characteristics of RTAs, this retrospective study of medico-legal autopsies was conducted. Aims & Objectives: 1 To study the pattern of thoraco-abdominal injuries (TAI) in fatal road traffic accidents in Kolar. 2. To describe demographic profile and create public awareness on road safety. Material & Methods: A retrospective autopsy based study of pattern of thoraco-abdominal injuries in victims of fatal road traffic accidents was conducted in Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar (South India) from 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2014. A total of 192 RTA victims were referred for autopsy during the period of which 100 cases sustaining thoraco-abdominal injuries were studied. Results: A total of 192 medicolegal autopsies were conducted on victims of road traffic accidents (RTA) during the study period. Among them, 100 victims suffered thoraco-abdominal injuries, which accounted for 52.08% of the cases. The highest number of victims belonged to the age group of 20-40 years, accounting for 48% of the cases. In terms of gender distribution, males constituted 62.0% of the victims while females constituted 38.0%. The most common injuries were to the liver, accounting for 37.75% of the total injuries. Other frequently affected body parts included the spleen, lungs, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and spine. Conclusion: The analyzed data provides clear evidence that road accidents are foreseeable and avoidable. To make substantial improvements in road safety throughout India, it is essential to establish a robust and effective national and state-level road safety authority, foster intersectoral coordination, and secure regular funding. Our aim in sharing this article is to increase public awareness of the significance of road traffic injuries from a public health perspective and to alleviate the weight of fatalities and injuries on our communities. Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9597 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9575 Title: A multifaceted Investigation Saga of an Sordid Act of Mariticide - A Case Report Authors: Abhinandana, R.; Rajkumar, M G Abstract: Mariticide means literally killing one’s own husband. Criminals use various methods and means to escape from a crime. Smothering is caused by obstruction of respiration through nose and mouth and establishing the homicidal manner of smothering is a difficult task. Neck is considered as a vital structure in the human body by being a relay station for vital structures passing through, any injury to neck is life threatening. When an assailant fabricates a wound following death he/she is hoping to deceive the investigating officers in the manner of death. Analysing the antemortem and postmortem nature of wounds may help in solving this. Here we discuss a case of mariticide by smothering disguised as cut injury to the neck and the investigation saga of this by using multifactorial approaches and methods. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9575 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z