GAMBARAN KASUS ASFIKSIA MEKANIK YANG DITANGANI DI INSTALASI KEDOKTERAN FORENSIK RSUP Dr.SARDJITO TAHUN 2007-2012

Main Authors: , KHARISMA NUR PRABOWO, , dr. IBG Surya Putra Pidada, Sp.F.
Format: Thesis NonPeerReviewed
Terbitan: [Yogyakarta] : Universitas Gadjah Mada , 2013
Subjects:
ETD
Online Access: https://repository.ugm.ac.id/122873/
http://etd.ugm.ac.id/index.php?mod=penelitian_detail&sub=PenelitianDetail&act=view&typ=html&buku_id=62982
Daftar Isi:
  • Lately, the number of suicide cases in Indonesia is considered worth a concern because its rate keeps rising. One of the most common methods of suicide is by hanging. In Forensic Medicine, hanging is one of mechanical asphyxia forms. Objective : The purpose of this study is to find out the profile of mechanical asphyxia cases that were examined in Forensic Department of dr.Sardjito Hospital in 2007-2012. Method : This is a retrospective study with descriptive and observational as a study design. Results : The result showed that there were 75 cases with mechanical asphyxia out of total 904 cases within 6 years. The prevalence of male was higher with 48 cases (64%). Most cases were in age group of 21-40 years old with 35 cases (46,67%). Most cases, which were 27 cases (36%), were found in Yogyakarta. The category of â��airway obstruction by foreign bodiesâ�� was the most prevalent cases with 32 cases (42,67%). Most cases were found with the characteristic of suicide with 27 cases (36%). Conclusions : Most cases were found in year 2009