Tardieu spots are seen in?
Tardieu spots or petechial haemorrhages are pinhead size bleeding spots occurring as a result of rupture of venules and are most commonly seen in sclera, conjunctiva or on serous membranes. Their distribution lies above the level of obstruction. A hand lens is used to identify petechial haemorrhages. It is seen in case of mechanical asphyxia. Ref: Textbook of forensic medicine and toxicology by V.V Pillay, 15th edition, P-275.
Cyanide poisoning
Mechanical asphyxia
Cobra bite
Organophosphate poisoning