Death and skin color

[Epona]

Hi. I was curious. When a person passes away, what causes the color around their eyes to turn a yellow rust color?? I know the skin turns pale and so forth and blood pools at the bottom, but does anyone know what causes this yellowish color around the eyes?? I am a nursing student and have tried going on-line and cannot find this explanation anywhere.

Thank you!!

[Queakous]

Sorry to say but ALL the patients I have had that passed had a yellow tint it to their faces etc. That is how I have NO doubt they have passed. I have wondered about this phenomena. I have watched this happen w/DNR pt passing and would really like an explanantion.