Which of the following is NOT consistent with antemoem burns?
In case of antemoem burns the blisters are filled with serous fluid and the base is red in colour. All the other options given are consistent with ante moem burns. Note that no inflammatory changes are seen in post-moem burns. Ref: Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By Dr.K S Narayan Reddy, 21st Edition, Page 277
Presence of marked cellular exudates
Presence of line of redness
Blisters containing air and thin clear fluid with yellow base
Presence of increased enzymatic reaction at peripheral zone of burns