1Department of FMT, NBMCH, Darjeeling
2Department of FMT, Dumka Medical College and Hospital, Dumka
3Department of FMT, NBMCH, Darjeeling
4Department of FMT, Coochbehar Medical College Hospital.
5Medical Superintendent, Coochbehar Medical College Hospital, Coochbehar
6Department of FMT, AIIMS, Patna
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Gautam Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of FMT, Dumka Medical College and Hospital, Dumka Contact: +91-8709318373 Email: forensicinme@gmail.com
Online published on 18 September, 2020.
Introduction: Fire has been one of the major discovery of mankind. It give us comfort and major tool for survival but it also took life of 3 lakh/year only in South Asia region. Most of the burn cases are due to inflammable agents at home, clothing's, majorly seen in domestic settings.
Material and Methods: Present study done during January 2016 to December 2018 in NBMC & H Darjeeling to know epidemiological factors and access the risk factors involved in fatal burn injuries.
Results: We found highest no of fatality due to burn is seen in married, female of20-30 year age group. Flame burn is main culprit and most fatal burn was seen in > 40% TBSA.
Burns, Autopsy, Injuries, Postmortem
