Application of Postmortem Biochemistry Analysis in Forensic Medicine.
10.12116/j.issn.1004-5619.2020.401205
- Author:
Bao-Li ZHU
1
;
Zhi-Peng CAO
1
Author Information
1. School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
biochemistry;
cause of death;
estimation of postmortem interval;
forensic pathology;
mechanism of death;
review
- MeSH:
Autopsy/methods*;
China;
Forensic Medicine;
Forensic Pathology;
Humans;
Postmortem Changes
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2021;37(6):859-866
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In recent years, postmortem biochemistry analysis has gradually been applied to forensic practice, providing objective evidence for health conditions before death, disease pathophysiological processes and forensic diagnosis of postmortem interval and cause of death. It is of great significance to understand the change patterns of postmortem biochemical indicators and their applications in forensic medicine. This article reviews the research progress of postmortem biochemistry and its application in forensic medicine, it summarizes the existing problems of postmortem biochemistry analysis in forensic medicine of China and discusses the application prospect of postmortem biochemistry analysis in forensic medicine. This review is expected to provide references for forensic practitioners.
