Demographic Profile of Hanging Cases Autopsied in RIMS, Ranchi

Dr. Nityanand Kumar; Dr. Niranjan Sahoo; Dr. Bibhuti Bhusana Panda; Mr. Arunava Dutta

Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2016

Demographic Profile of Hanging Cases Autopsied in RIMS, Ranchi

Dr. Nityanand Kumar, Dr. Niranjan Sahoo, Dr. Bibhuti Bhusana Panda, Mr. Arunava Dutta

Abstract :

Hanging is one type of unnatural death amongst death due mechanical asphyxia, which is commonly encountered in the autopsy room. The present study was carried out in the Department of FMT, RIMS, Ranchi prospectively from 1st March, 2013 to 30th May, 2014 with the aim of studying the demographic profile of hanging deaths. It was found the highest number of hanging was reported in males as compared to females. Highest numbers of deaths due to hanging were in the age group of 21-30years. Most of the people prefer indoor locations for hanging. Majority of cases of hanging had not received any treatment and death occurred at place of incidence. In maximum cases the nature of suspension was complete type. Atypical hangings were seen in most cases. Most commonly used ligature among hard ligature material was Jute Rope, whereas Dupatta was most commonly used among soft ligature material. In maximum cases the position of knot was present at occipital region of the neck, followed by at over left mastoid region of the neck.