Embalming - Module 3 - Equipment

Question 1

Motorized injector used to create positive pressure as required in vascular embalming.

Answer 1

Pressure Machine

Question 2

Apparatus connected to the water supply. When the water is turned on, it suctions and is used to aspirate the contents of the body’s cavities.

Answer 2

Hydroaspirator

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Electric Aspirator

Question 4

Apparatus used to inject arterial fluid during the vascular phase of the embalming process. Requires gravity to create the pressure required to deliver the fluid.

Answer 4

Gravity Injector

Question 5

Instrument resembling a large hypodermic syringe attached to a bottle apparatus. Used to create pressure or vacuum.

Answer 5

Hand Pump

Question 6

Soft rubber manual pump designed to create pressure to deliver fluid as it passes through one way valves located within the bulb. Only for delivery of fluids.

Answer 6

Bulb Syringe

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Electric Spatula

Question 8

Machinery used to assist in moving and lifting the body.

Answer 8

Body Lifts

Question 9

Oven or appliance for sterilizing. Sterilizes by steam pressure at temp above 100 degree celsius.

Answer 9

Sterilizers

Question 10

Prep room equipment for properly positioning bodies before, during and after vascular embalming.

Answer 10

Positioning devices

Question 11

Mortuary used for autopsies, embalming, temporary body storage, dressing the deceased for a funeral and for teaching purposes at medical schools.

Answer 11

Embalming Table

Question 12

Table used to dress the body for service.

Answer 12

Dressing Table

Question 13

Large unit to keep the body cold while it awaits preparation or service.

Answer 13

Refrigeration

Question 14

OSHA required receptacle for proper disposal of sharps.

Answer 14

Sharps Container