Literature Review in Forensic Practitioner and COVID-19

Authors

  • Ishita Manral1 , Thippesh Kumar2 , KV Radhakrishna3 , Ravi Rautji4

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11506

Keywords:

Forensic Practitioner; COVID-19; autopsy; disinfection; national guidelines; international guidelines

Abstract

In the present scenario where everyday new facts of the SARS-CoV2 virus arises, a glimpse on the existing
guidelines and the role of the forensic practitioner in COVID-19 cases has been studied. In our study we found
that extensive studies have been done on the droplet mode of transmission and prevention of the disease. A
comparative glimpse at the guidelines showed the importance of isolation and prevention practices. Using
the National guidelines, International guidelines on the disposal of body and autopsy practises a study was
done. It was observed that the basis of all guidelines was infection prevention and isolation techniques. Use
of disinfectants after contact has been the basis in guidelines.

Author Biography

  • Ishita Manral1 , Thippesh Kumar2 , KV Radhakrishna3 , Ravi Rautji4

    Asst Prof, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Command Hospital Kolkata, West Bengal, 2Asst Prof,
    , Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, ACMS, New Delhi, India, 3
    Assoc Prof, Department of Forensic
    Medicine and Toxicology, Armed Forced Medical College, Pune, 4Prof, Department of Forensic Medicine and
    Toxicology, Armed Forced Medical College, Pune

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Literature Review in Forensic Practitioner and COVID-19. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 393-397. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11506