A 32-year-old male is brought for autopsy after being found on a railway track, suspected of suicide. Examination reveals joule burns on the fingers and multiple lacerated wounds on the body, with edges that do not gape and are closely approximated, and no positive vital reaction zone is present. Based on the autopsy findings, what is the most likely manner of death in this case?
AAccidental
BNatural
CHomicidal
DSuicidal
Electrical contact burn usually causes
ASuperficial second degree burns
BFirst degree burns
CThird degree burns
DDeep second degree burns
High tension electrical burns from overhead electrical lines can cause:
AMyoglobinuria and Acute renal failure
BNo ECG change will be seen in the first 24 hrs
CSevere alkalosis
DBlood vessels are spared
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