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What does Embalming literally mean?

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Em- In, or About

Balm- Resinous substance or balsamic agents

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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

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Embalming

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What are the Classifications of Embalming

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  1. Vascular Embalming
  2. Cavity Embalming
  3. Hypodermic Embalming
  4. Surface (Pack or Absorption) Embalming
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  • 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.
  • Chemical is arterial fluid
  • One Gallon/ 50 Lbs. of body weight and 1% dilution
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Vascular Embalming

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Vascular Embalming is based upon

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Fluid distribution
Fluid diffusion
Retention

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movement of arterial fluid from point of injection to the capillaries

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Fluid distribution

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Movement of arterial fluid through the capillaries to the tissues (from intravascular to extravascular)

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Fluid diffusion

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The direct treatment other than vascular embalming of the contents of the body cavities and the lumen of the hollow viscera

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Cavity Embalming

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Cavity embalming is accomplished by

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Aspiration of the contents of the cavities and viscera

Injection of a suitable amount of a proper chemical

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Cavity embalming chemical used & amount is

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Undiluted cavity fluid

A rule of thumb 16 ounces in the thoracic cavity and 16 ounces in the abdominal/pelvic cavity

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The injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar

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Hypodermic Embalming

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The disinfection and temporary preservation of a LOCAL area by the external application of a compress of a suitable material

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Surface (Pack or Absorption) Embalming

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Reasons for Embalming

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  1. Disinfection
  2. Temporary Preservation
  3. Restoration
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The destruction or inhibiting of pathogenic bacteria and their products in or on the body

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Disinfection

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Types of Disinfection

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  1. Primary Disinfection
  2. Concurrent Disinfection
  3. Terminal Disinfection
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disinfection carried out prior to the embalming process

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Primary Disinfection

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disinfection practices carried out during the embalming process

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Concurrent Disinfection

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disinfection and decontamination measures after the preparation of the remains

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Terminal Disinfection

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Treating the dead human body chemically so as to inhibit decomposition

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Temporary Preservation

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The care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color

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Restoration

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credited with being the father of embalming

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Dr. Frederick Ruysch

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Father of Modern U.S. embalming (hand pump)

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Dr. Thomas Holmes

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wrote the first book on embalming “History of Embalming” in French

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Jean Gannal

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Translated Gannal’s Book to English and he is the first credit individual recognizing the value of embalming from a disease stand point.

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Dr. Richard Harlan

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was the first to produce formaldehyde (HCHO)
August Wilhelm vonHofman
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2 rules of Professional Conduct
1. Always show respect for the deceased | 2. Always maintain the highest standards
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Limit admission to the preparation room during a prep. to who?
* Licensed funeral service professional and registered trainees * Those authorized by law * Those authorized by the family
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what authorized persons can be in the prep room when no embalming is taking place?
* Maintenance employees * Hairdresser, cosmetologist, ect. * Staff members for dressing and casketing remains
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Identify and secure the preparation room by?
* Place a sign on the preparation room door indicating private; authorized persons only * State of Texas indicates that it must be private and have no general passageway through it * Keep the room locked
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Instruct and maintain the highest moral standards by?
* Keep the body covered as practical * Guard against loose talk and remarks * Guard against loose talk and remarks * Disclose no confidential facts as to condition, deformities or diseases causing death
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what are the methods of authorization to Embalm
1. Verbal permission | 2. Written permission
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Identification procedures are with what?
1. personal effects | 2. proper remains
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to whom are responsibility to be reported in certain obervations
1. To the police 2. To the medical examiner 3. To the coroner (Justice of the Peace)
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Follow all necessary OSHA requirements to?
help protect your employees
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Completing an embalming report for EVERY case on which you perform ANY embalming procedure is for?
your documentation as to the embalming procedure you have performed
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Irreversible cessation of all vital functions | Such as: Respiration; Heart action
Non-Legal definition of Death
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the noise made by a moribund person caused by air passing through a residue of mucous in the trachea and posterior oral cavity.
death rattle
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the semi-convulsive twitches which often occur before death
death struggle
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condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained
apparent death
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body of a deceased person, including cremated remains
human remains
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those elements remaining after cremation of a dead human body
cremated remains
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Dead human body used for medical purposes; including anatomical dissection and study
cadaver
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the study of death
thanatology
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The major element remaining from human remains/ cremated remains is what?
Calcium
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pernouncement of death; death of the organism as a whole
somatic death
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Somatic death is recognized by the failure of one of what three organs
heart, brain, lungs
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Death of the individual cells of the body; Final cause of cellular death is oxygen starvation; Post mortem cellular death will occur after somatic death
Post Mortem Cellular Death
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what factors influence the onset of post mortem cellular death
cause of death environmental conditions condition of body medication preceding death
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Can cellular death occur antemortem
Yes, Necrosis such as in decubitus ulcer or gangrene
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Those manifestations of death by which we may recognize its presence in the body
Signs of death
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What are the signs of death
``` Decomposition cessation algor mortis livor mortis rigor mortis complete muscular relaxation changes of the eye ```
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The separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial and/or autolytic enzymes; considered the single most reliable sign of death
Decomposition
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circulation; respiration
Cessation
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Post mortem cooling of the body to the surrounding temperatures
Algor Mortis
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also referred to as cadaveric lividity; The post mortem, intravascular, red-blue discoloration resulting from the hypostasis of blood
Livor Mortis
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Can Livor Mortis be removed with normal arterial injection and venous drainage?
Yes, because it is intravascular (within the vessels)
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the settling of blood and/or other fluids to the dependent (lowest) portions of the body.
Hypostasis
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the post mortem temporary stiffening of the body muscles due to natural chemical body processes
Rigor Mortis
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at death the muscles DO NOT function
Complete Muscular Relaxation
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clouding of the cornea and loss of luster; flattening of the eyeball; pupil does not respond to light
Changes of the Eye
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What are the 2 types of tests for death
expert test | inexpert test
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What are the types of expert test?
Stethoscope Ophthalmoscope Electronic Life Detection Devices (encephalogram) Injections of various dyes
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a delicate instrument used to detect almost inaudible sounds produced in the body
Stethoscope
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an optical instrument with an accompanying light that makes it possible to examine the retina and explore blood circulation
Ophthalmoscope
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EKG, EEG, ABR
Electronic Life Detection Devices (encephalogram)
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detect normal heart activity
EKG
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Check brain wave activity
EEG
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check specific brain waves for vital activity
ABR
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Injections of various dyes into they body to check for circulation- 2cc of Flourescein is injected into the upper arm. If there is circulation the whites of the eyes turn green
Injections of various dyes
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What are the 3 types of inexpert tests?
Ligature test Ammonia Injection Test Feel for the pulse
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ligate a finger; if it becomes discolored and swells, life is present
Ligature test
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hypodermically inject ammonia, if alive the skin will show a reddish reaction
Ammonia Injection Test
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Those changes occurring prior to somatic death
Ante Mortem (Agonal) Changes
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What are the 4 changes of Ante Mortem (Agonal)
Thermal changes Blood changes Moisture changes Translocation of Microorganisms
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changes in temperature of body; rising or fallen
Thermal changes
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decrease in the body temperature prior to somatic death Due to a slow metabolism and poor circulation Slows the onset of rigor mortis and decomposition
Agonal Algor
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increase in body temperature prior to somatic death Commonly found in infectious diseases Speeds the rate of rigor mortis and decomposition
Agonal Fever
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what are the 2 thermal changes in ante (agonal) mortem
Agonal Algor | Agonal Fever
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the settling of blood and/or other fluids to the dependent portions of the body
Hypostasis (ante mortem)
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congealing of the blood (clots)
Coagulation
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What are the 2 types of blood changes in ante (agonal) mortem
hypostasis | coagulation
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the escape of blood serum from an intravascular to an extravascular location immediately before death There is an increase in moisture in the tissues and cavities; Results from capillary; Speeds the decomposition process
Agonal edema
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How will agonal edema effect the strength of your diluted arterial fluid?
Increase strength
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the loss of moisture from the human body prior to somatic death Could result in the thickening of the blood and dehydration of certain tissue
agonal dehydration
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What are the 2 types of moisture change in ante (agonal) mortem
Agonal Edema | Agonal Dehydration
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movement of microorganisms from one area of the body to another. An example is from the intestinal area to the blood vascular system due to capillary permeability changes
Translocation of Microorgansisms

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