What is the colour of post moem staining seen in carbon monoxide poisoning?
Deep blue
Bark brown
Bright red
Cherry red
Post moem staining seen in carbon monoxide poisoning is cherry red colour. A cherry red colouration of skin, mucous membrane, conjunctiva, nail beds, areas of hypostasis, blood tissues and internal organs are seen in only 15 - 20% cases of carbon monoxide poisoning. Post moem staining in various poisons: ? In asphyxial death: Bluish violet or deep purple ? Potassium chlorate, bichromates, nitrobenzene and aniline: Chocolate coloured ? Phosphorus poisoning: Dark brown ? Bluish green: Hydrogen sulphide ? Bright red: HCN/Cyanide