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Stability of Cyanide in Cadavers and in Postmortem Stored Tissue Specimens: A Review.

Authors :
McAllister, J. L.
Roby, R. J.
Levine, Barry
Purser, David
Source :
Journal of Analytical Toxicology. Oct2008, Vol. 32 Issue 8, p612-620. 9p. 5 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article presents a study regarding the cyanide toxicology on fire victims' blood, corpse and stored tissue. According to the researchers, the modification of cyanide in tissues and blood is based on the first concentration of the compound when the victim died and how long the substance stayed in the corpse, stored and preserved.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01464760
Volume :
32
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Analytical Toxicology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34934875
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/32.8.612