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Carboxyhaemoglobin and methaemoglobin findings in burnt bodies.
Forensic Sci Int. 1978 Nov-Dec; 12(3):233-5.FS

Abstract

The often observed absence of carboxyhaemoglobin in burnt (charred) bodies is re-discussed in the light of two new cases in which the inhalation of very hot gases obviously led to reflex breathing and circulation arrest. (Macro and microscopic evaluations of the upper respiratory tract can give significant information as to whether a person was still alive at the time of the fire outbreak.) In the cadaver blood of people who survived a given period after a fire, high methaemoglobin values (up to 37%) were found. This was caused by the inhalation of nitrogen oxides that were produced by burning plastic.

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Schwerd W
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Schulz E
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MeSH

AdolescentAutopsyBlood CirculationBurnsCarbon MonoxideCarboxyhemoglobinFemaleFiresForensic MedicineHemoglobinsHumansMethemoglobinRespirationRespiratory System

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

738683

Citation

Schwerd, W, and E Schulz. "Carboxyhaemoglobin and Methaemoglobin Findings in Burnt Bodies." Forensic Science International, vol. 12, no. 3, 1978, pp. 233-5.
Schwerd W, Schulz E. Carboxyhaemoglobin and methaemoglobin findings in burnt bodies. Forensic Sci Int. 1978;12(3):233-5.
Schwerd, W., & Schulz, E. (1978). Carboxyhaemoglobin and methaemoglobin findings in burnt bodies. Forensic Science International, 12(3), 233-5.
Schwerd W, Schulz E. Carboxyhaemoglobin and Methaemoglobin Findings in Burnt Bodies. Forensic Sci Int. 1978 Nov-Dec;12(3):233-5. PubMed PMID: 738683.
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