Dehydration

Question 1

Causes (disease processes):

Answer 1

Slow hemorrhage; febrile diseases; kidney disease; diabetes; some cancers; first degree burns

Question 2

Causes (environmental):

Answer 2

Air swipe; refrigeration; hypostasis; embalming process (formaldehyde = drying; drainage removes moisture)

Question 3

Problem: Blood is thickened

Answer 3

Leads to poor distribution & drainage

Question 4

Problem: dry, flaky skin

Answer 4

Treatment: apply massage cream

Question 5

Problem: skin darkens & becomes firm; shrinking & wrinkling of skin

Answer 5

Dessication of eyes, lips, fingers (can’t be treated)

Question 6

Problem: lack of moisture in cells & tissues

Answer 6

Treatment: use humectants; large volumes of solution

Question 7

Treatment: Use large volumes of mild (2%) solution

Answer 7

Adds moisture & preserves tissues

Question 8

Treatment: Inject at slow rate of flow

Answer 8

Prevents clots being pushed deeper into vascular system

Question 9

Treatment: Use co-injection chemicals & humectant

Answer 9

Adds moisture; reduces drying effects of formaldehyde; helps tissues retain moisture

Question 10

Treatment: Use intermittent/alternate drainage

Answer 10

Allows better, more uniform penetration of solution; reduces short circuits; helps tissues retain solution

Question 11

Treatment: Apply massage cream to hands and face after embalming

Answer 11

Helps tissues retain moisture

Question 12

Avoid excessive massage of tissues

Answer 12

Affects ability to retain moisture

Question 13

Avoid placing body in air currents

Answer 13

Air swipe draws moisture from tissues