Chapter 14 Quiz Flashcards
Withdrawal of gas, fluids, and semisolids from body cavities and hollow viscera
Aspiration
Repeat aspiration of a cavity
Re-aspiration
Postmortem evacuation of any substance from an external orifice of the body as a result of pressure
Purge
This is a method of trocar closure
N-stitch
Device that uses a motor to create a suction for the purpose of aspiration
Electric aspirator
This type of embalming fluid is never diluted
Cavity
Usually accomplished by aspiration and then injection of chemicals using a trocar
Cavity embalming
It is connected to the water supply and when the water is turned on, a suction is developed
Hydro aspirator
This instrument is used for adult cavity embalming
Trocar
It is approximately 12 inches in length and about 1/4 inches in diameter
Infant trocar