(xii) If there is an indication of a danger to the community, such as food poisoning from a hotel, the health authorities must be informed immediately so that appropriate corrective action can be taken. (xiii) In the event of kitchen food poisoning, WADA shall report the incident to SHO/SEMO/DADH/ADH and administrative authorities. (i) If poisoning is suspected, every effort must be made to save the patient`s life. The patient should be transferred immediately to the nearby MI hospital or room. (iii) Various samples of medico-legal importance are kept and handed over to the police for forensic examination. iii) The victim is protected from further poisoning, but no clothing can be discarded, as it could be useful for chemical analysis. The full text is available as a scanned copy of the original printed version. Get a printable copy (PDF file) of the full article (3.4M), or click on a page image below to scroll through page by page. (ix) A careful medical history should be established, including the relationship between the ingested food or drug and the toxic manifestations. All signs and symptoms should be carefully observed. (vii) The Hospital Commander/Registrar, CMP, Unit Headquarters and Unit Commander will also be notified. (ii) A record is created in which the victim`s personal data and the date and time of the report are recorded. The contact details of the patient`s companion are also noted.
(iv) The MLC is initiated after completing the MLC register available in the MI room. (viii) The attending physician or registered nurse may only administer food and medication to the patient. (a) Poison can be defined as any substance which, when ingested in the body or by local action on tissues, is harmful to health or destroys life. xi) It is advisable to seek the second opinion and the opinion of an experienced professional colleague for all matters of diagnosis and treatment. Poison`s information services can also be used. (iv) A receipt must be obtained from the police for all samples submitted for forensic examination. (v) The patient is admitted if his state of health is serious. (x) Vomit, urine, faeces, gastric lavage, samples of ingested food or medication should be stored in a sterile vial.
Any suspicious bottles or utensils seen near the victim, clothing and bedding that the victim last used should be kept for chemical analysis. Depending on the type of sample, appropriate preservatives may be used for these purposes. The name and strength of the preservative used should always be indicated on the label and/or accompanying documents. The pro forma form for the dispatch of samples other than viscera is given in Appendix 7. The new PMC design is here! Learn more about navigating our updated article layout. The legacy PMC view will also be available for a limited time. (xiv) If necessary, a judge should be consulted to annul the declaration of death. (ii) The medical certificate and cause of death must be issued stating that « the cause of death must be determined by chemical analysis ». (i) Emergency medical care is provided. Older colleagues are consulted and poison information services are used wherever possible. Articles 284, 299, 300, 304A, 324, 326 and 328 of the Criminal Code deal with offences related to the handling and administration of toxic substances.
Under Indian law, administering substances with intent to cause injury or death is punishable. REF: Guidelines, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.