title: Rare gripping object in electrocution: Cadaveric spasm at its best.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Forensic Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated LNH, GIPMER, GNEC, STC and CNBC Hospitals, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Mohit
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chauhan
authors.affiliation: Department of Forensic Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated LNH, GIPMER, GNEC, STC and CNBC Hospitals, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Behera
authors.affiliation: Department of Forensic Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated LNH, GIPMER, GNEC, STC and CNBC Hospitals, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Jatin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bodwal
authors.affiliation: Department of Forensic Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated LNH, GIPMER, GNEC, STC and CNBC Hospitals, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Dikshit
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology*; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013035:Spasm / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology*
keywords: Cadaveric spasm; electrocution; rigid grip of object