Role of standardized embalming fluid in reducing the toxic effects of formaldehyde

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Volumn 2, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 33-39

  Dixit, Daksha ^a  

^a JAWAHARLAL NEHRU MEDICAL COLLEGE   (India)

Author keywords

Embalming fluid; Formaldehyde; Formalin; Students

Indexed keywords

FORMALDEHYDE;

ARTICLE; CONCENTRATION RESPONSE; DISSECTION; HEALTH HAZARD; LIQUID; MEDICAL STUDENT; POSTHUMOUS CARE; QUESTIONNAIRE; STANDARDIZATION; STATISTICAL ANALYSIS; SYMPTOM;

EID: 77953426623     PISSN: 09739122     EISSN: 09739130     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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