Electrocution: A Three Years Autopsy Based Study

Introduction: Electrocution means death caused by electricity. Alternating Current is 4 -5 times more dangerous than Direct Current. Material And Method: The data from 01 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec. 2022 , was collected for this study. The present study was carried out in department of FMT, JLNMC Bhagalpur. Observation And Results:This study observed 64 cases of electrocution death among which that maximum cases were male 60 (94%) and female 4 (6%), religion Hindu 57 (89%) Muslim 7 (11%).Age group among more common was 21-30 years. Manner of death : nd Usually 97% were accidental and homicidal 3%. Among month maximum in September (rainy season-June to September) and June & August 2 most. Common cause of death in a electrocution victim is Asphyxia and electric shock/ Ventricular brillation. Recommendation:Recommended precautionary steps to avoid electrocution deaths. No to go to an open place during rainy season, Storm. Urgently disconnected domestic electricity supply just before storm, cyclone, rain.