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How Is It Possible For A Person To Have A Vomiting After Dying?
Question: Patient brought death due to drowning.tried with CPR after no response patient decalred dead after reaching patient home it was informed tat patient vomited.aagin brought back to hospital same response no Pipli reflex no pluses. What might be the reason
Brief Answer:
Post-mortem vomit
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
After death there is decomposition of body. The decomposition process results in accumulation of gases in intestines. Gases collect in intestines in 3 - 5 days, and the abdomen becomes distended. Due to this, there is compression of the lungs and heart. Blood-stained froth comes out from the mouth and nostrils (post-mortem purge). The compression of the stomach by the gases may force food outside (post-mortem vomit). This is the most probable explanation of the case described by you.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee
Post-mortem vomit
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
After death there is decomposition of body. The decomposition process results in accumulation of gases in intestines. Gases collect in intestines in 3 - 5 days, and the abdomen becomes distended. Due to this, there is compression of the lungs and heart. Blood-stained froth comes out from the mouth and nostrils (post-mortem purge). The compression of the stomach by the gases may force food outside (post-mortem vomit). This is the most probable explanation of the case described by you.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee
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