Citation

Chauhan M, Behera C, Bodwal J, Dikshit PC. Med. Leg. J. 2017; 85(3): 155-158.

Affiliation

Department of Forensic Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated LNH, GIPMER, GNEC, STC and CNBC Hospitals, New Delhi, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Medico-Legal Society, Publisher SAGE Publications)

DOI

10.1177/0025817216688852

PMID

28116965

Abstract

Cadaveric spasm causes instantaneous rigor without preceding post-mortem flaccidity. The precise pathophysiological basis of this phenomenon is still unknown. We report a case of accidental electrocution where the deceased was found dead with a metallic water supply pipe of a motor booster pump firmly gripped in his hand. In this report, we review the literature and consider the mechanisms that may cause this phenomenon.

Language: en

Keywords

Cadaveric spasm; electrocution; rigid grip of object