NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Rigor mortis appears in 1 to 2 hours after death, is completely formed 12 hours after death, is sustained for the next 12 hours, and vanishes over the next 12 hours, sometimes referred to as the ‘march of rigor.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rigor mortis comes to an end because of the decomposition of the muscles and the body, a cycle called secondary flaccidity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rigor mortis is a a temporary condition. Depending on body temperature and other conditions, rigor mortis lasts approximately 72 hours. The phenomenon is caused by the skeletal muscles partially contracting. The muscles are unable to relax, so the joints become fixed in place.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rigor Mortis In general: If the body feels warm and no rigor is present, death occurred under 3 hours before. If the body feels warm and stiff, death occurred 3-8 hours earlier. If the body feels cold and stiff, death occurred 8-36 hours earlier.