how long does it take a dead person to turn gray?

05-05-2009, 04:51 PM

It could be a poor perfusion issue and definately inadequate oxygenation. Cyanosis or cyanotic refers to a blue-grayish color in the mucous membranes or skin. Possibly blue gave it a hint of darker gray, but I have not witnessed anyone dark gray as of yet.

But as far as time goes, it is absolutely possible to be cyanotic and still be alive, (barely) so I don't think it meant she had passed very long ago.

05-05-2009, 04:51 PM	#3
JHenry Guest Posts: n/a	It could be a poor perfusion issue and definately inadequate oxygenation. Cyanosis or cyanotic refers to a blue-grayish color in the mucous membranes or skin. Possibly blue gave it a hint of darker gray, but I have not witnessed anyone dark gray as of yet. But as far as time goes, it is absolutely possible to be cyanotic and still be alive, (barely) so I don't think it meant she had passed very long ago. Last edited by JHenry; 05-05-2009 at 04:57 PM.

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