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Embalming 2 Flashcards

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Non-Legal definition of Death

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o Irreversible cessation of all vital functions
o Such as:
• Respiration
• Heart action

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Death Rattle

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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.

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Death Struggle

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the semi-convulsive twitches which often occur before death

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Apparent Death

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condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained

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Human Remains

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body of a deceased person, including cremated remains

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Cremated Remains

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those elements remaining after cremation of a dead human body

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7
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Calcium

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is the major element remaining in cremated remains?

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Cadaver

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Dead human body used for medical purposes; including anatomical dissection and study

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Thanatology

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the study of death

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Somatic Death

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pernouncement of death; death of the organism as a whole

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Heart
Brain
Lungs

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Historically somatic death is recognized by the failure of one of three organs

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Post Mortem Cellular Death

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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

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  1. Cause of Death
  2. Environmental conditions
  3. Condition of body
  4. Medication preceding death
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Factors influencing onset of post mortem cellular death:

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Yes; Necrosis such as in a decubitus ulcer or gangrene

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Can cellular death occur antemortem?

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Signs of Death

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Those manifestations of death by which we may recognize its presence in the body

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Decomposition

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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

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17
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Cessation

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circulation; respiration

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18
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Algor Mortis

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Post mortem cooling of the body to the surrounding temperatures

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Livor Mortis

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also referred to as cadaveric lividity; The post mortem, intravascular, red-blue discoloration resulting from the hypostasis of blood

20
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Intravascular; Livor Mortis

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within the vessels

21
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YES, because it is intravascular

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Can Livor Mortis be removed with normal arterial injection and venous drainage?

22
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Hypostasis

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the settling of blood and/or other fluids to the dependent (lowest) portions of the body.

23
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Rigor Mortis

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the post mortem temporary stiffening of the body muscles due to natural chemical body processes

24
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Complete Muscular Relaxation

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at death the muscles DO NOT function

25
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Changes of the EYE

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clouding of the cornea and loss of luster; flattening of the eyeball; pupil does not respond to light

26
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Test for Death

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Any procedure used to prove a sign of death

27
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Expert Test

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Stethoscope
Ophthalmoscope
Electronic Life Detection Devices
Injections of various dyes

28
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Stethoscope

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a delicate instrument used to detect almost inaudible sounds produced in the body

29
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Ophthalmoscope

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an optical instrument with an accompanying light that makes it possible to examine the retina and explore blood circulation

30
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Electronic Life Detection Devices (encephalogram)

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(EEG) Electroencephalogram: measure the brain electrical activity
(ECG/EKG) Electrocardiogram: records heart’s electrical activity
(ABR) Audio Brainstem Response: check brain activity based on audio sounds
(EGG) Electrogastrogram: records stomach/gastric activity

31
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EKG

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detect normal heart activity

32
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EEG

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Check brain wave activity

33
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ABR

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check specific brain for vital activity

34
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Injections of various dyes into the body to check for circulation

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2cc of Flourescein is injected into the upper arm. If there is circulation the whites of the eyes turn green

35
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Inexpert Test

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Ligature test
Ammonia injection test
Feel for the pulse

36
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Ligature Test

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ligate a finger; if it becomes discolored and swells, life is present

37
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Ammonia Injection Test

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hypodermically inject ammonia, if alive the skin will show a reddish reaction

38
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Ante Mortem (Agonal) Changes

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Those changes occurring prior to somatic death

39
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Thermal Changes

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changes in temperature of body; rising or fallen

40
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Agonal Algor

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decrease in the body temperature prior to somatic death; decrease in the body temperature prior to somatic death

41
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Agonal Fever

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increase in body temperature prior to somatic death
Commonly found in infectious diseases; increase in body temperature prior to somatic death
Commonly found in infectious diseases

42
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Hypostasis (ante mortem)

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the settling of blood and/or other fluids to the dependent portions of the body

43
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Coagulation (clots)

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congealing of the blood

44
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Agonal Edema

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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

45
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Increase strength

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How will this effect the strength of your diluted arterial fluid?

46
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Agonal dehydration

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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

47
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Translocation of Microorganisms

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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

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