Infants/Children

Question 1

Problem: High moisture content (75%); high fat content (12% in newborns) -> difficult to preserve

Answer 1

Treatment: do not use preinjection or large volumes of fluid

Question 2

Problem: Skin is delicate, wrinkles, tears, distends easily

Answer 2

Treatment: use low pressure and rate of flow; be careful with incisions and suturing

Question 3

Problem: Vessels are very small

Answer 3

Treatment: use smaller instruments, smaller cannuli

Use the following vessels: Common carotid, external iliac, abdominal and/or ascending aorta

Question 4

Problem: Difficult to set features

Answer 4

Treatment: Use glue to close eyes and mouth; can leave lips slightly parted

Question 5

Positioning is different:

Answer 5

Leave arms by sides

Question 6

May be autopsied:

Answer 6

Makes vessel access easier, but requires more suturing; packing of head

Question 7

Small size and high moisture content cause quick decomposition:

Answer 7

Use similar solution strength to adults (2%); use hypo and surface embalming