Embalming Equipment, Instruments, and Supplies PowerPoint Packet 1 Flashcards
A motorized injector used to create positive pressure as required in vascular embalming.
Pressure Embalming Machine
A Pressure Embalming Machine is
Equipment
Apparatus that is connected to the water supply, when the water is turned on a suction is developed and is used to aspirate the contents of the body’s cavities.
Hydoaspirator
A Hydroaspirator is
Equipment
A device that uses a motor to create a suction for the purpose of aspiration.
Electric Aspirator
An Electric Aspirator is
Equipment
Apparatus used to inject arterial fluid during the vascular (arterial) phase of the embalming process; relies on gravity to create the pressure required to deliver the fluid.
Gravity Injector
How many pounds of pressure per one foot of elevation?
.43 or .434 pounds of pressure
A Gravity Injector is
Equipment
Historical equipment resembling a large hypodermic syringe attached to a bottle apparatus; used to create either pressure for injection or vacuum for aspiration.
Hand Pump
A Hand Pump is
Equipment
Self-contained, soft rubber manual pump designed to create pressure to deliver fluid as it passes through one-way valves located within the bulb.
Bulb Syringe
Can a bulb syringe be used for aspiration?
No it is only to deliver fluids not aspirate.
A Bulb Syringe is
Equipment
An electrically heated blade which may be used to dry moist tissue, reduce swollen tissue, and restore contour.
Electric Spatula
An Electric Spatula is
Equipment
Used to dry the hair of the deceased and is made specifically for mortuary use.
Hair Dryer
A Hair Dryer is
Equipment
Designated to eliminate the physical strain of moving caskets and bodies by hand.
Body Lift
A Body Lift is
Equipment
Apparatus used for sterilization by steam pressure, usually at 250 F/ 120 C for a specific time.
Autoclave
