AIPG 2011 - Forensic Medicine - 9 Questions

Subdural hematoma is the most characteristic injury in infants who have been violently shaken by their parents. This occurs when the blood vessels between the brain and the outermost layer of the brain tear, causing bleeding and the accumulation of blood in the space between these layers. This type of injury is often seen in cases of abusive head trauma, also known as shaken baby syndrome. It can result in serious neurological damage and is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.

FILLIGREE BURNS are seen in LIGHTENING

The gritty material on the side of a match-box is coated with red phosphorus

Depressed skull fracture refers to a type of fracture where a portion of the skull bone is pushed inward, causing it to be depressed. This can occur due to a forceful impact or trauma to the head. The term "signature fracture" is often used to describe this type of fracture because it can leave a distinct mark or indentation on the skull, resembling a signature.

acrogram is a word game. (e.g) using the word “dare” to form four words beginning with “d”, “a”, “r”, and “e”. JUST LITTLE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE IS ENOUGH !

Gun powder in a cloth can be best seen by infrared rays because infrared rays have longer wavelengths than visible light, allowing them to penetrate through certain materials like cloth. When infrared rays interact with gun powder, they can cause it to emit heat, which can be detected by an infrared camera or sensor. This allows for the visualization and identification of gun powder hidden within a cloth, making infrared rays the best option for detecting it.

An imprint abrasion refers to a mark or pattern left on the skin due to an object pressing against it with force. In this case, the auto-rickshaw running over the child's thigh would have caused a mark in the shape of the tyre tracks, indicating an imprint abrasion.

The bladder obtained from a cadaver cannot be used for transplantation because it is a highly vascularized organ and has a high risk of contamination and infection. Additionally, the bladder is prone to damage during the harvesting process, making it unsuitable for transplantation.

This is a case of Acute Arsenic poisoning, don't confuse with lead.