Study of Formalin Toxicity in I MBBS Students
Journal Title: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 3
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.
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