© These are various types of mechanical instruments (weapon when they are used to injure living body) * These are various samples of organic and inorganic chemical and vegetable substances (poison when they are introduced into living body) ‘* Atthe time of presentation the sharp edge of the instrument must be directed towards own-self, not towards the teacher. Weapons/Instruments 1. Identification points = (Ultralight/Light/Moderately heavy/Heavy), (Hard/Soft), (Metalc/Non-metalic), Shape/Type of weapon, Nome of the weapon, parts. 2. Injuries caused by it 3, MLimportance Blade(razor blade): Identifying points- 1. Itis@ Ultralight, Hard, Metalic, Sharp cutting weapon. 2, ls has 6 edges in which 2 are sharp, 2 are blunt and 2 are zigzag, 4 pointed comers and 2 surfaces Soltis Known as blade Injuries- incised wound, scratch linear abrasion, burn ML importance- 1. Simple hurts and grievous hurts (except 3.permanent privation of hearing of either ear, 4.privation of any member or joints, 7fracture dislocation of a bone or joint) 2. Homicide, suicide and accident Kitchen Knife: Identifying points- 1. Itis alight weight, hard, metallic, sharp cutting weapon. 2. thas 2 parts: «. Plastic Handle . Weapon proper which is made of metal. It has 2 edges, a sharp and a blunt edge & a pointed end, Soitis known as a kitchen knife. Injuries- Stab wound, incised wound, scratch abrasion, Bum ML importance: 1. Simple hurts and all grievous hurts 2. Homicide, suicide and accidentDao/Da: Identifying points 1, Itis a moderately heavy, hard, metallic, sharp cutting weapon. [[in case of our dao it is blunted for safety] 2. Ithas 2 parts: a. Wooden Handle b, Weapon proper which is made of metal. It has 2 edges, a sharp and a blunt edge & a pointed end. So it is known as a Dao. Injuries- Chop wound, stab wound, incised wound, Scratch abrasion, Contusion, laceration, fracture-dislocation, incised looking wound, burn ML importance: 1. Simple hurts and all grievous hurts 2. Homicide, suicide and accident Rope: Identifying points- 1. Itisa light, soft, non-metallic, flexible, elongated and twisted blunt weapon. 2. Ithas 2 knots at 2 ends and is made of jute fibres, Soitis a rope Injuries- Pressure abrasion, (bruising and laceration due to whipping), (asphyxia) ML importance- 1. Simple hurts and grievous hurt only permanent privation of slight of either eye due to whipping & permanent disfiguration of face or head 2. Homicide by strangulation, drowning, throwing into fire 3. Suicide by Hanging 4, Rape, kidnapping, torture Household/Domestic use- 1, To tighten something 2. To hang mosquito net 3. To hang cloths for drying 4, To tie up domestic animalsPin(Alpin): Identifying points- 1. This is a ultralight, hard, metallic, sharp pointed weapon, 2. Ithas a elongated cylindrical body and 2 ends, a pointed end & a blunt end So it is known as a Pin. Injuries- Scratch/ linear abrasion, concealed punctured wound, perforating wound, burn ML importance- 1, Simple hurts and grievous hurt only permanent privation of slight of either eye 2. Infanticide (Metallic) Roller: Identifying points 1. Itis a light, Hard, Metallic, blunt weapon. 2. Ishas a cylindrical body and 2 blunt ends So it is known as a roller. Injuries- Tramline bruise, burn, Abrasion, (Asphyxia) ML importance- 1. Simple hurts and only permanent privation of slight of either eye grievous hurt 2. HomicidePoisons/Chemicals OPC(Organophosphorus Compound): Identifying points- - Itis a medium sized (amber coloured) glass jar - Having a stopper on its top = Containing a yellow coloured oily liquid - Having kerosene like smell/odour So it is known as OPC Kerosene: Identifying points- - Itis a medium sized glass jar - Having a stopper on its top = Containing a blue coloured oily liquid - Having a characteristic smell/odour So it is known as kerosene Alcohol(Spirit= Ethanol): Identifying points- - Itis a medium sized glass jar - Having a stopper on its top - Containing a transparent, colourless oily liquid - Having a characteristic fruity/ spirituous odour So it is known as alcoholSulphuric acid(H2SO4) [Oil of vitriol/Battery a Identifying points- = Itis a medium sized glass jar = Having a stopper on its top = Containing a brown coloured oily liquid = Having no odour. Soit is known as Sulphuric acid. Nitric acid (HNO3) [Aqua fortis/Red spirit of nitre}: Identifying points- = Itis a medium sized glass jar ~ Having a stopper on its top = Containing a yellow coloured liquid ~ Having a peculiar and choking odour So it is known as nitric acid Hydrochloric acid (HC!) [Muriatic acid]: Identifying points- = Itis a medium sized glass jar = Having a stopper on its top = Containing a colourless liquid = Having a pungent odour Soit is known as hydrochloric acid Carbolic acid(S) [Phenol]: Identifying points- ~ tis a small plastic bottle = Having a screw cap on its top = Containing a dark-brown coloured liquid = Having a pungent/ characteristic carbolic/ phenolic odour So itis known as carbolic acidBlue Vitriol (CuSO4.5H20} Identifying points- = Itis a medium sized glass jar = Having a stopper on its top = Containing blue crystals Sot is known as blue vitriol Arsenic salt: Identifying points- = Itis a medium sized plastic bottle = Having a screw cap on its top = Containing white erystalline powder - Having a characteristic gritty sound [must be shaken during exam to hear the gritty sound] Soit is known as Arsenic salt Datura: Identifying points- = Itis a medium sized plastic bottle = Having a screw cap on its top = Containing 2 fruits having thorn like spikes with multiple kidney shaped seeds Soitis known as Datura Cannabis Indica: Identifying points- ~ Itis a medium sized plastic bottle = Having a screw cap on its top = Containing grass like substances So itis known as Cannabis indicaStomach wash tube/ Gastric lavage tube/ Boas Tube/ Ewald Tube: Identifying points- Supplied specimen is a stomach wash tube is has: 1. Funnel. Connecting rubber tube Suction bulb/ Hand pump Mouth gag Rubber tube proper having a central opening and a lateral or peripheral opening oun a0 meee sR en Functions of mouth gag: a. Keep mouth open. b. Prevent biting of tube and tongue. c. Prevent fall back of tongue. d. Prevent biting of the finger of administrator. Poisonous Snake: