Post moem staining of carbon monoxide poisoning is?
Cherry red REF: Medical toxicology by Richard C. Da Page 386; Parikh 6th Edition page 8.40, 3.10 Postmoem staining: Poisoning Staining Carbon monoxide Cherry red Cyanide Bright red/pink Burns Bright red Phosphorous Dark brown Nitrates Red brown/brown H2S Bluish green Opium Black Aniline Deep blue Asphyxia Purple/bluish violet Septic aboion Greenish brown Chlorates Chocolate brown
Deep blue
Bark brown
Bright red
Cherry red