Insecticide Pesticides In Forensics Case Study

Introduction

This report is prepared by Raveena kaushik of b.sc forensic 1st year. It contains the forensic examination of insecticides . Information is collected from different books and sources regarding the effects of insecticides on humans and its involvement in fornesics. It includes following topics:

1)What are insecticide poisions
2)insecticide poisionins
3) Types of insecticide poisoning?
4)mode of action of insecticides?
5) Example of some common insecticides
6) Symptoms of insecticide poisioning
7) case study.

What are insecticide poisions

An insecticide is a substance used to kill insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against eggs and larvae. Insecticides are used in agriculture, medicine, industry and by consumers.

Carbamate insecticide poisoning exhibits symptoms similar to organophosphate poisoning but without central nervous system signs.

Case studies

Case report-1
A male student, aged 20 years, was admitted in neuro ICU with an episode of seizure and altered sensorium. He ha no premorbid illness. He had travelled to Mumbai four days before admission. Relatives denied consumption of any poison and medications. At the time of hospitalization, he was restless and was in postictal state. Vital signs revealed pulse rate of 62/minute, blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg, and had plenty of oral secretions. Neurological examination revealed reduced movements of all four limbs. Pupils were pin point bilaterally with absent Doll’s eye movement. There were no fasciculation and no smell of OP compound. Examination of other systems was normal. Investigations at admission showed normal renal functions, liver functions, and normal serum levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Blood picture showed leukocytosis. Chest X-ray showed bilateral haziness suggesting acute respiratory distress syndrome. Ultrasonography of left arm showed pus collection in the intramuscular plane. His EKG, cardiac enzymes, and echocardiography