(8) If the skin, particularly at the sides of the stomach, show a dirty-green discoloration (decomposition spots).
The non-Medical Inspector has to observe at least all the symptoms 1 to 4.
In doubtful cases the Medical Inspectors are advised to test the muscles and nerves by electric currents.
IV.
If the inspection gives rise to suspicions of apparent death (Scheintod), the inspector must (if he is not himself a doctor) immediately call for the assistance of a practised physician, so as to establish the actual condition, and to adopt the necessary measures for resuscitation, as follows:—
(1) Opening of the windows, and warming the room.
(2) Efforts at artificial respiration.
(3) Applications of warm mustard-plaisters to the chest and the extremities.
(4) Rubbing with soft brushes, with cloths saturated in vinegar, or spirit of camphor, also with hot woollen cloths.