Henssge C, Madea B, Gallenkemper E
Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität zu Köln, F.R.G.
Forensic Sci Int. 1988 Oct;39(1):77-87. doi: 10.1016/0379-0738(88)90120-x.
The mean value of the time of death is not reliable because of the great variability of the time-dependent criteria of dead bodies. However, it is possible to narrow down a reliable time period for a stated death by means of the lower and upper limits of error of different criteria. The external data of lividity, rigor, mechanical and electrical excitability of facial muscles and the chemical excitability of the iris have all been gathered from literature, chronologically arranged and clearly presented. After rectal temperature measurement and a corresponding nomogram reading, it is simple to choose other suitable criteria and to integrate them with the aid of a chart thus producing a rational and practical procedure for use at a scene of crime.
由于尸体随时间变化的判定标准差异很大，死亡时间的平均值并不可靠。然而，通过不同标准的误差下限和上限，可以缩小特定死亡的可靠时间段。尸斑、尸僵、面部肌肉的机械和电兴奋性以及虹膜的化学兴奋性等外部数据均取自文献，按时间顺序排列并清晰呈现。在测量直肠温度并根据相应的列线图读数后，很容易选择其他合适的标准，并借助图表将它们整合起来，从而形成一种在犯罪现场使用的合理且实用的程序。
