Factors associated with rapid body decomposition:
(1) high external temperature, especially with high humidity
(2) high internal temperature (fever, stimulant drugs, malignant hyperthermia)
(3) slow loss of body temperature (secondary to obesity, presence of blankets, failure to refrigerate)
(4) concurrent disease such as diabetes
Sources of high external temperatures:
(1) shower, hot tub or sauna
(2) heating blanket
(3) closed vehicle in the summer
(4) fire
(5) summer heat
(6) furnace or central heating
