Embalming - Module 3 - Supplies

Question 1

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 well as converting the decomposable tissue to form a less susceptible to decomposition.

Answer 1

Preservative Embalming Chemicals

Question 2

Chemicals used in addition to vascular and cavity embalming fluids such as hardening compounds, preservative powders, sealing agents, etc

Answer 2

Accessory Chemicals

Question 3

A fluid that the embalmer prior to the preservative solution or adds to the preservative solution to enhance certain qualities of the preservation fluid.

Answer 3

Supplemental Fluids

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Sealing Agents

Question 5

Surgical material used for its high absorbancy of fluid.

Answer 5

Cotton

Question 6

Thin, domelike shell made of hardened cloth, metal, or plastic placed beneath the eyelids to restore natural curvature and to maintain the position of the closed eye.

Answer 6

Eye Caps

Question 7

Plastic, threaded screw like device for sealing punctures and small round trocar openings.

Answer 7

Trocar Button

Question 8

Device used in the mouth to shape the contour of the lips.

Answer 8

Mouth Former

Question 9

Garments used on the deceased to cover their skin.

Answer 9

Plastic Goods/Undergarments

Question 10

Thread, cord or wire used for tying vessels, tissues, or bones.

Answer 10

Ligature

Question 11

Device used to fasten the calvarium to the cranium after a cranial autopsy.

Answer 11

Calvarium Clamps