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Physiology

Formed elements of blood

RBC WBC Platelets

Pathology

Hemolysis

Destruction of RBS’s with release of hemoglobin and other red cell contents into the plasma.

Pathology

Hemoglobinemia

Presence of excess hemoglobin in plasma. Normally hemoglobin is located within the red blood cells. When there is increased hemolysis, hemoglobin is rapidly released into the plasma resulting

Forensic medicine

Post immersion syndrome

It is also called secondary drowning or near drowning. It refers to a peron who was resuscitated after drowning and survives for 24hours. He may develop hypoxemia resulting

Forensic medicine

Dry drowning

In dry drowning, water does not enter the lungs. Due to rapid entry of water into the nasopharynx and larynx, the larynx undergoes immediate sustained spasm, which is

Cardiology

Cardiac arrest

Abrupt cessation of circulation due to failure of the heart to pump effectively during systole.

Forensic medicine

Wet drowning

It is also known as primary drowning. In this, large amounts water enter the lungs. The person experiences severe chest pain. Death occurs in minutes due to cardiac

Preventive medicine

Safe limit of particulate matter in atomosphere

100 micrograms/cubic meter

Acronyms

BTU – Acronym

British Thermal Unit, 1BTU (Btu) = 1055.05585 joules acronym

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