Postmoem caloricity seen in all except
Postmoem caloricity The temperature of body remains raised in the initial period after death. This is because of increased metabolic activity i the cells even after death. The estimation of time since death with be affected if the body temperature rises after death. Body temperature may rise in following conditions: A. When temperature regulating mechanism is severely affected before death as in Sunstroke Pontine hemorrhage B. When there is increase in heat production in the muscles due to convulsions as in: Tetanus Encephalitis Strychnine poisoning C. What there is excessive bacterial or viral activity: Septicaemia Meningitis Typhoid Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 21
Sunstroke
Tetanus
Meningitis
Drowning
Death and postmortem changes