Normal respiratory postmortem changes

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Normal respiratory postmortem changes refers to the expected changes seen in the respiratory system and tract with postmortem imaging.

Radiographic features

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  • hypostasis occurs in the lung postmortem and is visible as a hyperdense gradient dependent with gravity which is bilateral and symmetrical
  • endotracheal fluid is also common