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Survey Paper | Medical Science | India | Volume 1 Issue 3, December 2012 | Popularity: 6.3 / 10
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 3, December 2012
Pages: 233 - 235
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/IJSR12120388
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