Effect of sublethal electrocution on some haematological parameters in Rattus norvegicus.

Whole body electrocution can cause many and quite different changes depending on a number of factors, notably the level and type of current, the carrier of electricity, the chain of external causes and the person affected (1). The effects of electric current on various tissues and on body metabolism have been studied extensively (2, 3, 4, 5). The effects of electric field on different cell membranes have been reported (6,7). Electric field induced hemolysis of rat and human erythrocytes has been observed under isotonic condition (8,9). In view of the dynamic nature, varied compositional heterogenity and functional diversity of this liquid connective tissue, it was felt necessary to investigate on the effects of sublethal electrocution on some haematololgical parameters like total blood cell counts, PCV, CT, Hb. concentration and differential count in Rattus norvegicus.