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Precision of estimating the time since death by vitreous potassium-Comparison of 5 different equations.
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Forensic science international [Forensic Sci Int] 2016 Dec; Vol. 269, pp. 1-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Oct 17. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The precision of death time estimation by vitreous potassium using 5 different formulas is compared on a random sample of 600 cases. Mean differences, standard deviations and 95% limits of confidence between real and extrapolated time since death were calculated. The best results were obtained using equations with "mean" slopes of about 0,17 or 0,19mmol/l per hour. Equations with a steeper or flatter slope reveal already great mean deviations between real and extrapolated time since death and do not allow a reliable death time estimation.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1872-6283
- Volume :
- 269
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Forensic science international
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27855300
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.10.005