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Case Report

Accidental electrocution – reconstruction of events

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Abstract

As electricity is an indispensable part of today's world, electrocution is a common cause of morbidity and mortality. Deaths due to electrocution that are witnessed do not pose a problem as to the manner and cause of death. However, unwitnessed deaths can raise suspicions regarding the manner of death. A case of fatal electrocution is reported here that was diagnosed to be accidental in manner, with the help of a reconstruction of events through a proper investigation.

Résumé

Étant donné la nature indispensable de l’électricité dans notre société moderne, l’électrocution est une cause commune de mort. Les morts par électrocution avec témoin(s) ne posent aucun problème pour identifier la cause et les circonstances du décès. Cependant, les morts sans témoin peuvent soulever des soupçons tant qu’à la raison du décès. Un cas d’électrocution fatale est présentée ci-après où on a déterminé que le décès avait eu lieu de manière accidentelle, à l'aide de reconstitution des événements lors d'une enquête tenue en bonne et due forme.

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