Ploucquet test in live born fetus is for -
Ref:Synopsis of Forensic medicine and toxicology (K.S.Narayan Reddy) 28th edition, page no.239 Ploucquet&;s Test:The blood flow in the lung beds is so increased after breathing that their weight is almost doubled, from 1/70 of the body weight before respiration to 1/35 after respiration. The increase in weight is not constant and is not a reliable indication of breathing.
Atelectasis
Meconium
Aspiration
Emphysema
Sexual offences and infanticide