Journal Published Online: 01 January 1980
Volume 25, Issue 1

Postmortem Biochemical Changes in Canine Cerebrospinal Fluid

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Time and temperature effects on postmortem cerebrospinal fluid samples from 60 adult mongrel dogs were studied. After death the dogs were held at 4, 20, or 37°C for intervals of 3, 6, 12, 24, or 48 h. Antemortem and postmortem cerebrospinal fluid was evaluated for sodium, chloride, potassium, urea nitrogen, glucose, creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, and carbon dioxide. Sodium and urea nitrogen values remained stable. Chloride levels decreased. Potassium and phosphorus levels increased with postmortem interval and may be of forensic science value. Low levels of postmortem calcium might indicate antemortem hypocalcemia; high levels of postmortem glucose may indicate antemortem hyperglycemia. Calcium and creatinine levels increased slightly but continually after death; carbon dioxide values dropped.

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Schoning, P
College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Strafuss, AC
College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
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Stock #: JFS10937J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10937J