13.Record the weight, shape, colour and consistency of each organ, and
note any neoplasia, in lammation, anomalies, haemorrhage,
ischemia, infarcts, surgical procedures or injuries. Look for any sign
of electrocution especially in all the natural ori ices and all over the
body.
14.Document any sign of starvation (if any)-presence of food, fecal
matter etc.
15.Take samples of organs and of any abnormal areas and injuries for
analytical purposes (e.g. toxicology, pathology, age-estimation of
injuries)
16.After the internal examination the organs should be put back into
the body. All incisions should be closed and the body should be
handed over to the next of kin in a state of maximum possible
integrity and respectful of the deceased person's dignity.
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