International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Survey Paper | Medical Science | India | Volume 1 Issue 1, December 2012


Study of Formalin Toxicity in I MBBS Students

Jain SR | Nahar PS | Baig MM


Abstract: Formalin is used as a preservative for human cadaver. The present study was conducted in 250 I MBBS students to find out and quantify the toxic effects of formalin. In our study 87.2 % students have reported watering of eyes. Others reported symptoms includes tingling sensation in nose (30.8 %), irritation of throat (34.4 %), cough (20 %), headache (6.4 %), skin problems (10.8 %) & other like giddiness, lack of concentration (31.2 %).74.8 percent students said that the watering through eyes was first to be developed. While 62 percent felt that it was also the most troublesome symptom.


Keywords: Formalin toxicity, MBBS students


Edition: Volume 1 Issue 1, December 2012,


Pages: 233 - 235


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Jain SR, Nahar PS, Baig MM, "Study of Formalin Toxicity in I MBBS Students", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 1 Issue 1, December 2012, pp. 233-235, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=IJSR12120388

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