Methemoglobin Role in the Subdural and Epidural Hemorrhage Recentness Evaluation in Hot Climate

B.M. Daljanov1, O.I. Khvan2

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Methemoglobin (MetHb) is a physiological blood component that performs protective functions andneutralizes the endogenous hydrocyanic acid, hydrogen sulfide and other poisons. MetHb is slowly formedin the blood, its surplus is constantly restored while the content in blood remains low.The spectrophotometric method has been used to measure the methemoglobin concentration in 72 traumaticsubdural and epidural hematomas of various prescriptions. Based on the data obtained, the limitation ofsubdural and epidural hematomas has been determined by the methemoglobin concentration. The results arerecommended for use in the forensic expert examinations.