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1
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injected to disinfect, temporarily preserve and restore dead body without causing objectionable change in tissues

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vascular fluids

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2
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causes a rapid tissue coagulation, causes a definite degree of firmness, used most often in special cases

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stong index 28-36

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3
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somtimes referred to as semi-firming/cosmetic fluid; has a shade of pink/orange, results in moderate firming of tissues

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medium index 19-27

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4
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produce minimum firmness to tissues, used in jaundice cases, infant cases, elderly case 80lbs

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weak index 10-18

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5
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chemical which inactivate saphophytic bacteria, render unsuitable for nutrition the media upon which bacteria thrive, and which will arrest decomp. by altering enzymes of body as well as converting the decomposable tissue to form a less susceptible to decomp.

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preservative

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6
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general formula r-cho

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formaldehyde

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7
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c5h8o2

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glutaraldehyde

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8
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used as an antipolymer agent, prevent formaldehyde from forming long polymers

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methanol

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9
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grain alcohol, cavity fluids

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ethanol

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10
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obtained by the distilation of coal tar; c5h5oh

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phenol

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11
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cauterizer, bleaching agent

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phenol

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12
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chemicals added for the purpose of destroying disease causing MOs

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supplementary germicides

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13
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agents that are usually used for disinfection of skin, oral, nasal cavities, and instruments

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quaternary ammonium compounds

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14
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chemicals which retard teh tendency of blood to become more viscous by natural postmortem processes/prevent adverse reactions between blood and other embalming chemicals

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anticoagulants

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15
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liquid that serve as the solvent for the numerous ingredients that are incorporated into embalming fluids. must serve as carriers of the components found in arterial solution

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vehicle

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16
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chemicals having eh capability of displacing an unpleasant odor/of altering an unpleasant odor so that it is converted to amore pleasant one

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perfuming agents/deodorants/masking agents

17
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substances which will upon being dissolved, impart a definite color to embalming solution and/body tissues

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dyes/coloring agents

18
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will impart a color to body tissue

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comsetic dyes/active

19
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will stain the concentrated arterial fluid

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noncomsetics/inactive

20
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surface tension reducers, wetting agents, surface active agents

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surfactants

21
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chemical that releases the molecular cohesion of a liquid so it can flow through smaler apertures. used in promoting diffusion

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surfactants

22
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chemcials added to embalming solution to deal with varying demands based upon the type of embalming, environment, and embalming fluid used

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modifying agent

23
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chemcial that increases the ablility of embalmed tissue to retain moisture. chemical that helps to control dehydration

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humectants

24
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chemicals that will affect the acid-base balance/pH within embalming solutions and in the embalmed tissue

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buffers

25
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formulated to produce maximum disinfection and preservation with a minimum of fluid

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cavity fluid

26
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fluid injected primarily to prepare the vascular system and body tissues for the injection of preservative vascular solution. also helps to keep blood in liquid state

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preinjection fluid

27
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special vascular fluid with special bleaching and coloring qualities for use on bodies with jaundice; usually with a low formaldehyde content

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jaundice fluids

28
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chemical in powder form that has ability to absorb and has limited amount of disinfection ability

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hardening compounds

29
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primary dehydrating agent/white

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plaster of paris

30
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disinfectant compound

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paraformaldehyde

31
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dehydrating agent/brown

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wood powder

32
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dehydrating agent

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alum

33
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chemical in powder form; typically used for surface embalming of remains. white in color/for only bones

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preservative powders

34
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materials used to provide a barrier/seal against any type of leakage of fluid/blood

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sealing agent

35
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either in liquid/gel form, used to dry and harden lesions, excisions, and cavities

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surface applications

36
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fluids used primarily to supplement and enhance the action of vascular fluid

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coinjection fluid

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