Table 3. Factors that can accelerate the onset of livor mortis.

^aConditions associated with pre-existing blood pooling due to cardiac problems.

^bThis includes wearing tight-fitting clothing or being in a confined space.

^cLivor mortis develops in dependent areas more rapidly.

Factor	References
Higher (warm) ambient temperature	[1,6]
Larger blood volume	[1,6]
Abnormal cardiac functiona	[1,6]
Environmental processesb	[1,6]
Body positionc	[1,6]