EMBALMING 1 EXAM 1 Flashcards
what is a process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to retard organic decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance?
embalming
why do we embalm?
to disinfect the body and protect the living
what is the process of disinfecting, temporary preserving and restoring the dead human body by the injection into the arteries, of a suitable amount of a proper chemical?
vascular embalming (arterial embalming)
why do we inject into the arteries
because the fluid goes away from the heart
what is the movement of arterial fluid form point of injection to the capillaries
fluid distribution
what is the movement of arterial fluid through the capillaries to the tissues (from intravascular to extravascular)
fluid diffusion
process of retaining the fluid within the body
retention
what is the direct treatment of other than vascular embalming of the contents of the body cavities and the lumen of the hollow viscera
cavity embalming
the disinfection and temporary preservation of a local area by the external application of a compress of a suitable material. This is a supplement to vascular and arterial embalming
surface (pack or absorption) embalming
the destruction or inhibiting of pathogenic bacteria and their products in or on the body
disinfection
primary reason why we embalm
disinfection
The care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color
restoration
Treating the dead human body chemically so as to inhibit (slow down) decomposition
temporary preservation
credited with being the father of embalming
Dr. Frederick Ruysch
father of modern us embalming; invented hand pump and disaster pouch
Dr. Thomas Holmes
