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embalming instruments Flashcards

1
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instrument that is used for blunt dissection and in raising vessels

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aneurysm hook

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used for blunt dissection and in raising vessels which has an eye in the hook portion of the instrument for placing ligatures around the vessels

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aneurysm needle

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multipurpose instrument used in the embalming process

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angular spring forceps

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tube used to inject embalming fluid into the body vascular system

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arterial tube

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self contained soft rubber and manual pump designed to create pressure to deliver fluid as it passes through one way valves located within the bulb. used only to deliver fluids

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bulb syringe

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device used as a means of fastening the calvarium after a cranial autopsy

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calvarium clamp

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embalming machine that uses an electrical pump to create pressure either pulsating or nonpulsating

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centrifugal force machine

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tubular instrument of varying diameter and shape, preferably with a plunger, tht is inserted into a vein to aid in drainage of blood and to restrict the exit of vascular embalming solution

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drain tube

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device that uses a motor to create a suction for the purpose of aspiration

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electric aspirator

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thin plastic dome shaped disk used to restore contour just beneath the eyelids, aid in eye closure

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eyecap

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apparatus used to inject arterial fluid during the vascular phase of the embalming process. relies on gravity to create the pressure required to deliver the fluid

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gravity injector

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12
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used to guide drainage tubes into veins

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groove director

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historical instrument resembling a large hypodermic syringe attached to a bottle apparatus; used to create either pressure for injection or vacuum

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hand pump

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pice of equipment used to amintain the head in the proper position during the embalming process

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head rest

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15
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to tie off an artery and vein upon completion of embalming

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ligate

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16
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device used in the mouth to shape the contour of the lips

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mouth former

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17
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used to aspirate the throat by means of the nostrils

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nasal tube aspirator

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18
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mechanical device used to impel specially designed metal pins into bone

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needle injector

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19
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used in filling the external orifices of the body

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packing forceps

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20
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prep room equipment for properly positioning bodies prior to, during, and after vascular embalming

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positioning devices

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21
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two pieced embalming instrument consisting of a handle of a handle and a blade used to make inscisions and excisions

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scalpel

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22
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sharply pointed surgical instrumed used in cavity embalming to aspirate the cavities and inject cavity fluid. also used for supplemental hypodermic embalming

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trocar

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23
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plastic threaded screw like device for sealing punctures and small round trocar openings

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trocar button

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apparatus used to inject arterial fluid during the vascular phase of the embalming process. Relies on gravity to create the pressure required to deliver the fluid (0.43 pounds of pressure per 1ft of elevation)

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gravity injector

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historical instrument resembling a large hypodermic syringe attached to a bottle apparatus. Used to create either pressure for injection or vacuum for aspiration.

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hand pump

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26
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apparatus that is connected to the water supply. When the water is turned on, suction is developed and is used to aspirate the contents of the body’s cavities.

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hydroaspirator

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27
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electrically heated blade that may be used to dry moist tissue, reduce swollen tissue, and restore contour.

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electric spatula (tissue reducer)

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apparatus that prevents the backsiphoning of contaminated liquids into potable water supply lines or plumbing cross connections within the prep room.

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vacuum breaker

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29
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long thin trocar used for supplemental hypodermic embalming

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hypovalver trocar

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30
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chemicals that inactivate saprophytic bacteria, render unsuitable for nutrition the media upon which such bacteria thrive, and will arrest decomposition by altering enzymes and lysins of the body as wells as converting the decomposable tissue to form less susceptible to decomposition

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preservative

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31
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used in addition to vascular and cavity embalming fluids. Include but are not limited to hardening compounds, preservative powders, sealing agents, mold preventative agents, and compress application agents.

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accessory chemicals

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32
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  • fluid embalmer injects prior to the preservative solution or adds to the preservative solution to enhance certain qualities of the preservative fluid.
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supplemental fluids

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33
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agent, usually chemical, applied to inanimate objects/surfaces to destroy disease causing microbial agents, but usually not bacterial spores.

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disinfectant

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34
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chemical that lightens a skin discoloration

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bleaching agent

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agents that provide a barrier or seal against any leakage of fluid or blood

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sealing agent

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36
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restorative modeling or surfacing material composed of beeswax, spermaceti, paraffin, starch, and so on and a coloring pigment that will soften at body temperature and will reflect light in a manner similar to normal skin.

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wax

37
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apparatus used for sterilization by steam pressure, usually 250F (121C) for a specific time

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autoclave

38
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required recepticle for proper disposal of sharps

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sharps container

39
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curved cutting instrument that cuts from the inside outward. can be used for opening arteries and veins, excisions of tissues

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bistoury knife

40
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can be used to clamp leaking vessels

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hemostat (locking forceps)

41
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used to hold arterial tube in an artery

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arterial hemostat

42
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very long hemostats. used for packing orifices or handling contaminated bandage dressings

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dressing hemostat

43
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manufactured for opening vessels

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arterial scissors

44
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have a very large blunt end to help protect he skin from being cut

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bandage scissors

45
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vary in length, tips may be straight or curved or pointed or blunt

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scissors

46
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used to keep vessels elevated above the incision. can be made of hard rubber, bone or metal

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separator

47
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used to close autopsy incisions as well as incisions made to raise vessels

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postmortem needles

48
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used for more delicate suturing

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circle needle

49
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half curved is designed to better grip the instrument

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loopuypt needle

50
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used for grapsing and holding tissues. limbs may be straight, curved or angular. tips may be serrated, smooth, or rat toothed.

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spring forceps

51
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used as a drainage instrument, generally in the internal jugular vein

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angular spring forceps

52
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tube which a stopcock can be attached

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threaded arterial tube

53
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tube which a delivery hose from the machine can be directly attached

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slip type

54
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developed for high pressure injection

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luer-lok

55
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used to attach the delivery hose from the injection device to the arterial tube. can be used to maintain and stop the flow of fluid into arterial tube

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stopcock

56
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developed for embalming autopsied bodies. allowes to embalm both legs or arms or sides of the head at the same time

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y tube

57
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designed for hypodermic treatments. not used for aspiration but rather for injection

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hypovalve trocar

58
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metal cylinder with a cleaning rod designed to be inserted into a vein

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drain tube

59
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generally very large in diameter and short drain tube

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jugular drain tube

60
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often slightly curved drain tube

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axillary drain tube

61
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working lenght of 2 1/2 to 7 inches. inserted into a vein and directed toward the heart. allow clots to be grasped and pulled from within the vein

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angular spring forceps

62
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long drain tube designed to be inserted into the external iliac vein and the tip is directed into the right atrium of the heart. may be made of soft plastic, rubber, or metal

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iliac drain tube

63
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used to expand a vein to help guide a drain tube or drainage device into a vein for drainage

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groove director

64
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has many openings so as to be non clogging. used to aspirate blood and arterial fluid from the cavities of autopsied bodies

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autopsy aspirator

65
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screws onto the cavity fluid bottles. when inverted cavity fluid flows through the trocar into the body cavities

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cavity fluid injector

66
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method of creating injection pressure with air forced under pressure into a fluid chamber that displaces the arterial solution by pushing it into the arterial system of the body.

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air pressure apparatus

67
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preparation room table designed specifically for dressing of the deceased.

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dressing table

68
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preparation room table, equipped with drainage troughs, on which human remains are placed for embalming.

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embalming table

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used to dry the hair of the deceased and is made specifically for mortuary use.

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hair dryer

70
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Used to inject embalming chemicals and tissue builder into the body tissues.

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hypodermic needle and syringe

71
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piston syringe that is fitted with a hollow needle for making injections beneath the skin

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hypodermic needle and syringe

72
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Should keep at 40 degrees F but not freeze. device used to keep a dead human body cool enough to inhibit bacterial activity

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refrigeration unit

73
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container used to dispose of all sharp and pointed objects used during preparation
a labeled and lidded coffee can will suffice to OSHA requirements

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sharps container

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container used to dispose of all potentially bio-hazardous material.

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biohazardous waste container

75
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air movement system to effectively change the air in the preparation room to keep the formaldehyde levels below those specified by OSHA.
12 x a minutes is requirement

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exhaust system

76
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used to spread incisions and to afford more working room. It can also be used as an aid in eyecap insertion.

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retractor

77
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spring device used to hold a towel in place

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towel clamp

78
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used to shave both male and female cases.

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razor

79
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inserted into the vein for insertion of the drainage instrument

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vein expander

80
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used to hold suturing needles and keep them in good condition; an instrument used to hold a suturing needle while suturing.

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needle holder

81
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part of a solution that is always the greater amount and the medium in which the solute is dissolved; chemicals which are used in the preparaiton room to remove stains from the body, a cleanser for cosmetic brushes, a spot remover and a thinning agent.

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solvents

82
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used with the embalming machine, aspiration procedures, water hoses, etc. It is available in rubber (that collapses) and plastic (preferred) form.

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tubing

83
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used for cotton swabs, as a padding material, etc. There are two different types used-rolled and towel form.

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cotton

84
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chemcials which are used on discolored areas of the body and are intended to remove the discolorations or at least lessen the intensity of the discoloration.
kill most
sterilized kills all

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disinfectant chemicals

85
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compound used to provide a barrier or seal against any type of leakage of fluid or blood.

  • –External - usually liquids, sprays, or creams used by coating over sutured incisions.
  • –Internal–powders, liquids, sprays, and creams used by coating over raw incisions, wounds, in cavities, or on pinpoint leakage.
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sealers

86
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compound, usually of a disinfectant nature, used to effectively clean the remains and for post-procedure (terminal) disinfection by the operator.

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soaps

87
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used to cover particular areas of the body to collect any leakage that may occur

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plastic undergarments

88
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used to close incisions and wounds

works especially well on jagged tears in the skin

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adhesives

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