Embalming 3- Exam 1- Trakesha Flashcards
A post mortem evacuation of any substance from an external orifice of the body due to pressure. You may notice prior to embalming, during embalming, or even after
PURGE
types of purge; all these types may contain blood
stomach lung brain rectal vascular (false)
types of purge; liquid, has a coffee ground appearance, sour odor, contains acid, Usually exits through the nose and/or mouth. (Causes dehydration.)
stomach
types of purge; frothy - white, no odor, usually exists through the nose and/or mouth. Can easily be confused with the suds from the disinfectant used to clean the mouth. (No dehydration)
lung
types of purge; creamy - white, no odor, usually exits through the ears and/or nose. Can come from mouth also
brain
types of purge; feces escaping from the rectum
rectal
types of purge; color and consistency similar to arterial solution. This purge is arterial fluid due to the deterioration of the vascular system
vascular (false)
three types of treatment of purge prior to embalming
massage cream
nasal tube aspiration
trocar/scalpel blade
massage cream is applied over the areas which purge material to do what?
minimize burning
treatment of purge during embalming
a. All procedure may be followed for prior to embalming
b. IF there is vascular purge, it may result from a break in the vascular system, therefore: a multi-point injection may be needed
c. Sectional injection may be necessary
d. Hypodermic embalming may be needed to supplement arterial injection
e. Allow the body to purge
treatment of purge following arterial and cavity embalming
Nasal Tube Aspirator
Re-Aspiration and Reinjection until the purge is controlled
This treatment should be performed if a brain purge is present
Cranial Cavity Treatment
Reasons for drainage
Diminish secondary dilution, 5 to 6 quarts for blood in human body.
Remove intravascular discoloration– livor mortis in system. (Discoloration is removed with bleaching agent)Helps prevent distention – remove moisture, not to mummify body
Makes for additional room to disinfect fluids (helps to permit disinfection).
Components of Drainage
Arterial solution
Liquid blood and blood clots
Lymphatic fluid
Interstitial fluid
Components of Drainage; it has been estimated that 50 % of drainage is actually
arterial solution.
50% remains in arteries.
Components of Drainage; post mortem clots, jelly like stuff and yellow fatty clots called chicken fat
Liquid blood and blood clots
Components of Drainage; spring like Latin term – lymph enters blood stream ¾ of lymph fluid is drained in ?
thoracic duct
Components of Drainage; tissue fluid, excesses amount of fluid in tissue, edema cases
Interstitial fluid
methods of drainage
alternate
intermittent
concurrent (continuous)
direct heart (heart tap)
method of drainage; arterial solution is never injected while drainage is taken. (Note- alternate between drain and injection). Least frequently practiced because of the time involved
alternate drainage
arterial solution is injected w/ no drainage (approximately a quart or 2 until the superficial vessels distend).Then injection is stopped and drainage is allowed. This processes is continued until body is embalmed
alternate drainage
ADVANTAGES OF ALTERNATE DRAINAGE
Develops more uniformed intravascular pressure
More complete fluid distribution is achieved.
Fluid diffusion is enhanced.
Final results is a better embalmed body.
Prevents short circuiting – liquid substance does not resist flow.
Less avenues for blood to travel.
PRECAUTIONS OF ALTERNATE DRAINAGE
Care must be taken to avoid distention (distention is possible with any method of injection and drainage) May increase embalming time slightly. (remember this is not a timed event)
method of drainage; continuous injection with drainage taken at intervals; use of drain tube. Compromise between alternate and current methods, helps prevent short circuiting.
intermittent drainage
