Death Flashcards
Test on the peripheral circulation by use of a ligature tied around the base of a finger
Magnus test
Test for injection of fluorescein subcutaneously as a test for peripheral circulation
Icard’s test
The fingers are spread wide and the finger webs are viewed through a strong light. In the living, the finger webs appear red but yellow in dead
Diaphanous test
Method of detecting cessation of respiration consisting of putting a saucer of water or mercury on the chest o abdomen
Winslow’s test
Punishment for murder
Reclusion perpetua
20-40 years
Punishment for homicide
Reclusion temporal
12-20 years
Disinternment, non-dangerous communicable disease
3 years
Disinternment, dangerous communicable disease
5 years
Quantitative determination of the chloride content of the blood in the right and left ventricles of the heart
Gettler’s test
Most toxic and rapid acting gas
Hydrogen cyandie
Burial (no communicable disease) within
48 hours
Burial (with communicable disease) within
12 hours