Zur Abblassung der Livores unter definierten Druckbedingungen

Abstract

In 28 cases of sudden death, the corpses were tested for the effect of different storage temperatures (5 degrees C, 14 degrees-15 degrees C, 25 degrees C) regarding the reaction of livor mortis to known pressure conditions (force and duration of pressure). The reaction is dependent on the storage temperature but there is no linear relationship. At certain storage temperatures the postmortem lividity reaction is dependent on the amount and duration of the pressure. In addition, at defined storage temperature and pressure conditions, there are large interindividual differences in the estimation of time of death.

Photometric measurement of pressure-induced blanching of livor mortis as an aid to estimating time of death

“…We could confirm the finding of Fechher et al that the blanching of livor morris is strongly influenced by the surrounding temperature [5]. We could confirm the finding of Fechher et al that the blanching of livor morris is strongly influenced by the surrounding temperature [5].…”

“…Until now assessment of the blanching produced by applying pressure with thumb or forceps to livor mortis has relied largely on subjective impressions, i.e. Quantitative techniques have already been applied in varying degrees by Bakulev [1], Fechner et al [5], v. Hunnius et al [8] and Schuller et al. This relatively primitive method has long been in need of replacement by quantitative methods.…”