Postmortem changes refer to the natural decomposition of the body after death. Understanding postmortem changes are essential for differentiating the normal changes that occur after death from any traumatic injuries, thus, preventing misinterpretation of postmortem changes as signs of violence. Additionally, the time since death can be estimated based on the postmortem changes. Postmortem changes are categorized based on their order of appearance into immediate, early, and late changes.
Each postmortem stage has a characteristic presentation. Here are some interesting questions to refresh your knowledge of postmortem changes! Source: NCBI Stat Pearls
