A profile of abortion cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

The present study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in collaboration with Department of Forensic Medicine at Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, U.P. between October 2009 and September 2010. A total of 150 married women presented for termination of pregnancy were being studied. 38% of women were in the age group of 26-30 years followed by 34.7% in 18-25 years. Majority (78%) were Hindus; major chunk (74%) belonged to lower class, 57.3% were illiterates, and 74% were from rural background. 84.7% of the patients presented between 5-12 weeks of gestation for termination. Majority (63.3%) were having 1-3 deliveries. 67.3% patients had no history of prior abortion. 54.7% unsuccessfully attempted to terminate the present pregnancy by using various methods. In 30.7% of patient’s unplanned pregnancy was main reason for terminating pregnancy, followed by contraceptive failure (29.3%) and inadequate income (26.7%).

Pattern of head injuries in mortality due to road traffic accidents involving two-wheelers.

The study was conducted on 50 cases of fatal road traffic accidents of all age groups. The pattern and distribution of head injuries in dead bodies due to RTA with/without helmet and other associated risk factors was analyzed. A preponderance of victims in the age group 31-40 years (52%) with M:F ratio 7.33:1 was observed. 38% of cases of RTA died on the spot (p<0.001) and 14% cases died while shifting or within one hour of admission to the hospital. 74% of victims were not using helmets. Majority died were the riders (84%), followed by pillion riders (14%). Contusion of the scalp was more common (98%) as compared to the laceration (38%). Contusion of brain was seen in 100% cases and laceration in 26% cases. Fissure fracture was seen in 64% cases. The commonest variety of intracranial haemorrhage was subdural (98%) followed by subarachnoid (96%).