Embalming Practice and Questions plus Answers
Dessication *** preservation can occur without chemical treatment
bodies do not always maintain the recognizable condition they had in life the embalmed
body should be in a condition of preservation that is not offensive to the senses the
embalmed body should have an acceptable appearance for friends and relatives who
wish to view *** true
germicide and preservatives affect and destroy enzymes and bacteria *** true
when does decomposition begin *** at death
autolytic enzymes *** derive from body cells
bacterial enzymes *** derive from bacteria
embalmed tissue *** chemicals and proteins combine to form a latticework of inter-
materials that can no longer be easily broken down by the bacterial body enzymes
length of time the body warming and bombed is dependent on two factors *** intrinsic,
extrinsic
injection of proper chemicals can *** Restore facial tissues, decreased facial
swelling's, remove postmortem intravascular discoloration, restore natural face coloring
vascular embalming *** use of blood vascular system of the body to accomplish the
temporary preservation sanitation and restoration of the dead human body; injection of
embalming chemical solution directly into arteries of the deceased and draining from the
veins
cavity embalming *** Direct treatment other than vascular injection of the contents of
the body cavities of the hollow viscera accomplished by use of trocar and 2 phases:
aspiration and injection
hypodermic embalming *** Injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues
of the dead human body through the use of a needle and syringe or a trocar generally a
supplemental technique and used one vascular in bombing is unsuccessful or
impossible
surface embalming *** preservation of body tissues by direct contact with embalming
chemicals, supplemental technique and use when vascular bombing is unsuccessful.
preservative gels or surface packs of cavity fluid
, circulatory system typically contains how many quarts of blood *** 5-6 (8% of weight)
How many gallons of preservative solution is injected under pressure into the circulatory
system of the deceased *** 3-4 gallons
Chemical follows the same course blood followed in life which is *** artery, capillary,
veins
once in the capillaries the chemicals diffuse into the spaces in the tissues to link with the
proteins in the tissues *** true
aspiration *** contents of the organs as well as any liquids or gases are removed via a
trocar
injection *** cavity preservative chemical is introduced
cavity fluid is a very concentrated fluid therefore usually how many ounces are used in a
typical case *** 32-48 ounces
Arterial injection should be allowed to sit for 5 to 8 hours or overnight before cavity
injection if it all possible body may require re-aspiration and injection for sufficient
preservation this is insurance it's purge of gas or liquid coming from the nose or mouth
or any other opening. *** *key note
hypodermic embalming *** subcuticular injection of a sustainable preservative
chemical directly into the tissues. use a syringe or needle or trocar, area of treatment
may be localized or extensive. Only done when arterial chemical did not reach the site
or it is impossible to use vasculature
surface embalming *** Applied an aerosol form, brush on as a gel, cotton compress
surface emablming *** can be applied on any surface of the body externally or
internally. Inside of cheek outside of arm etc. scalp
embalming case report should accurately describe the following *** body before
preparation, manner and methods of preparation, any post embalming treatments, date
and time of arrival of body, start and end times of embalming, name and license number
of embalmer, name of assistants
step one in the embalming sequence *** remove all clothing. Soiled clothing should be
either destroyed or cleaned and returned to the family. Contaminated bedding should be
destroyed; OSHA mandates that pathogeniclly contaminated material should be
destroyed for health reasons
step two in the embalming sequence *** topically disinfect with a droplet spray or
disinfectant solution give time for it to work and read the label
Dessication *** preservation can occur without chemical treatment
bodies do not always maintain the recognizable condition they had in life the embalmed
body should be in a condition of preservation that is not offensive to the senses the
embalmed body should have an acceptable appearance for friends and relatives who
wish to view *** true
germicide and preservatives affect and destroy enzymes and bacteria *** true
when does decomposition begin *** at death
autolytic enzymes *** derive from body cells
bacterial enzymes *** derive from bacteria
embalmed tissue *** chemicals and proteins combine to form a latticework of inter-
materials that can no longer be easily broken down by the bacterial body enzymes
length of time the body warming and bombed is dependent on two factors *** intrinsic,
extrinsic
injection of proper chemicals can *** Restore facial tissues, decreased facial
swelling's, remove postmortem intravascular discoloration, restore natural face coloring
vascular embalming *** use of blood vascular system of the body to accomplish the
temporary preservation sanitation and restoration of the dead human body; injection of
embalming chemical solution directly into arteries of the deceased and draining from the
veins
cavity embalming *** Direct treatment other than vascular injection of the contents of
the body cavities of the hollow viscera accomplished by use of trocar and 2 phases:
aspiration and injection
hypodermic embalming *** Injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues
of the dead human body through the use of a needle and syringe or a trocar generally a
supplemental technique and used one vascular in bombing is unsuccessful or
impossible
surface embalming *** preservation of body tissues by direct contact with embalming
chemicals, supplemental technique and use when vascular bombing is unsuccessful.
preservative gels or surface packs of cavity fluid
, circulatory system typically contains how many quarts of blood *** 5-6 (8% of weight)
How many gallons of preservative solution is injected under pressure into the circulatory
system of the deceased *** 3-4 gallons
Chemical follows the same course blood followed in life which is *** artery, capillary,
veins
once in the capillaries the chemicals diffuse into the spaces in the tissues to link with the
proteins in the tissues *** true
aspiration *** contents of the organs as well as any liquids or gases are removed via a
trocar
injection *** cavity preservative chemical is introduced
cavity fluid is a very concentrated fluid therefore usually how many ounces are used in a
typical case *** 32-48 ounces
Arterial injection should be allowed to sit for 5 to 8 hours or overnight before cavity
injection if it all possible body may require re-aspiration and injection for sufficient
preservation this is insurance it's purge of gas or liquid coming from the nose or mouth
or any other opening. *** *key note
hypodermic embalming *** subcuticular injection of a sustainable preservative
chemical directly into the tissues. use a syringe or needle or trocar, area of treatment
may be localized or extensive. Only done when arterial chemical did not reach the site
or it is impossible to use vasculature
surface embalming *** Applied an aerosol form, brush on as a gel, cotton compress
surface emablming *** can be applied on any surface of the body externally or
internally. Inside of cheek outside of arm etc. scalp
embalming case report should accurately describe the following *** body before
preparation, manner and methods of preparation, any post embalming treatments, date
and time of arrival of body, start and end times of embalming, name and license number
of embalmer, name of assistants
step one in the embalming sequence *** remove all clothing. Soiled clothing should be
either destroyed or cleaned and returned to the family. Contaminated bedding should be
destroyed; OSHA mandates that pathogeniclly contaminated material should be
destroyed for health reasons
step two in the embalming sequence *** topically disinfect with a droplet spray or
disinfectant solution give time for it to work and read the label
