What is the colour of post moem staining seen in carbon monoxide poisoning?
Post moem staining seen in carbon monoxide poisoning is cherry red colour. A cherry red colouration of skin, mucous membrane, conjunctiva, nail beds, areas of hypostasis, blood tissues and internal organs are seen in only 15 - 20% cases of carbon monoxide poisoning. Post moem staining in various poisons: ? In asphyxial death: Bluish violet or deep purple ? Potassium chlorate, bichromates, nitrobenzene and aniline: Chocolate coloured ? Phosphorus poisoning: Dark brown ? Bluish green: Hydrogen sulphide ? Bright red: HCN/Cyanide
Deep blue
Bark brown
Bright red
Cherry red