Delayed Embalming

Question 1

3 most common issues of delayed embalming:

Answer 1

1) . Issues with distribution
2) . Increased preservative demand
3) . Tissues distend very easily

Question 2

Vascular factors causing uneven distribution:

Answer 2

1) . Rigor mortis (extravascular resistance)
2) . Capillary breakdown
3) . Increased blood viscosity
4) . Postmortem coagula

Question 3

Preservative demand increased because:

Answer 3

Protein breakdown increases # of attachment sites

Question 4

Advancing decomp will cause:

Answer 4

Odours, skin slip, purge, gas

Question 5

Fluid distribution & blood drainage is poor:

Answer 5

Use restricted cervical or 6-point/sectional embalming

Question 6

Increased preservative demand+ risk of distention =

Answer 6

Use minimal amounts of strong (3% minimum) solution; high index chemicals; no preinjection

Question 7

To avoid distention:

Answer 7

Use low pressure and rate-of-flow

Question 8

To trace and assist distribution:

Answer 8

Use fluid dyes & coinjection fluids

Question 9

Microbial activity in cavities =

Answer 9

Aspirate & inject cavities immediately, then reaspirate/reinject later