Postmortem 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy of the skeletal muscle: α-ATP/Pi ratio as a forensic tool?
There is a characteristic postmortem time pattern of the phosphor metabolites. Especially the acquired α-ATP/Pi ratio could be described by a significant exponential time course (r(2)=0.92, p<0.001). (31)P MRS might be added to the postmortem imaging methods.
Our study points out safety of mannitol therapy under control of osmolality, although control of urea and creatinine concentrations in special group of patients (persons with history of renal failure or diabetes) should be considered.