AlwaysHopeToHelp
Verified EMT
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Yes, concussion is essentially bruising of the brain and swelling and increasing the pressure. WITHOUT brain being present due to decomposition (ugh, sorry to use the term), it wouldn’t be visible upon autopsy. Also, organ damage caused by kicking/punching to the soft part of stomach wouldn’t be visible at this point either.
What does everyone think about being positive for Phenethyaline (sp?) being present?? It’s listed as a organic chemical (naturally occurring?) and can be duplicated pharmaceuticals - acts on the body similarly to meth.....any one know if this isn’t a chemical that is a byproduct of decomposition or is it suspected his body was drugged? It isn’t but something I’m familiar with in the EMS world - but reading leads me to believe potentially it could be like an adrenaline rush if you are feeling frightened, in which case, does it lend clues?
What does everyone think about being positive for Phenethyaline (sp?) being present?? It’s listed as a organic chemical (naturally occurring?) and can be duplicated pharmaceuticals - acts on the body similarly to meth.....any one know if this isn’t a chemical that is a byproduct of decomposition or is it suspected his body was drugged? It isn’t but something I’m familiar with in the EMS world - but reading leads me to believe potentially it could be like an adrenaline rush if you are feeling frightened, in which case, does it lend clues?