Forensic Temperature Analysis

The video tutorial revisits the calculation of time of death using the Glacier equation. It explains the equation, which involves subtracting the rectal temperature from 98.4 and dividing by 1.5 to estimate hours since death. The tutorial uses Anna's case as an example, detailing the environmental conditions and her body's state. It walks through the calculation process, converting decimal hours to minutes, and concludes with determining Anna's time of death based on the rectal temperature taken at 11:30 a.m.

What is the main purpose of revisiting the calculation of time of death in this session?

• To introduce a new method for calculating time of death

• To ensure everyone understands the Glacier equation

• To update the autopsy report with new findings

• To discuss the environmental factors affecting time of death

What does the number 98.4 represent in the Glacier equation?

• The normal body temperature

• The temperature of the environment

• The rate of body cooling per hour

• The average room temperature

In the Glacier equation, what does the 1.5 signify?

• The time of death in hours

• The degrees the body cools per hour

• The average body temperature

• The number of hours since death

What was the temperature inside the research lab where Anna's body was found?

• 92 degrees Fahrenheit

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit

• 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit

• 78.2 degrees Fahrenheit

What condition was Anna's body in when investigators arrived?

• No rigor mortis with fixed lividity

• Full rigor mortis with no lividity

• Partial rigor mortis with no lividity

• Full rigor mortis with fixed lividity

What was Anna's rectal temperature at the time of examination?

• 92 degrees Fahrenheit

• 78.2 degrees Fahrenheit

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit

• 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit

After calculating 20.2 in the Glacier equation, what is the next step?

• Divide by 1.5

• Multiply by 1.5

• Subtract 1.5 from the result

• Add 1.5 to the result

How many hours and minutes since death were calculated for Anna?

• 12 hours and 45 minutes

• 13 hours and 45 minutes

• 13 hours and 30 minutes

• 14 hours and 15 minutes

What time was Anna's rectal temperature measured?

• 1:00 p.m.

• 12:00 p.m.

• 10:00 a.m.

• 11:30 a.m.

What is the final step after calculating the hours since death?

• Record the time in the autopsy report

• Subtract the hours from the time of temperature measurement

• Recalculate using a different method

• Add the hours to the current time