Precision of estimating the time since death by vitreous potassium--comparison of two different equations.
The precision of death time estimation by vitreous potassium using two different formulas [1-3] is compared on an independent random sample of 100 cases. The very flat slope in Sturner's equation is the reason for a systematic overestimation of the time since death with much wider 95%-limits of confidence compared to the results using an own equation with a steeper slope of vitreous potassium.
Madea
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Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Universität zu Köln, F.R.G.
Herrmann
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Henbge
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D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008433:Mathematics; D011180:Postmortem Changes; D011188:Potassium / Q000032:analysis*; D013997:Time Factors; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000032:analysis*
D011188:Potassium