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Instrument Used in Embalming Flashcards

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The basic set for most embalmers consist of a ________________

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  1. a 4L glass jug
  2. hand pump
  3. gooseneck
  4. arterial tube
  5. trocar
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The basic set of parts are connected by _____________ and can be configured to inject embalming solutions or to aspirate body fluids.

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rubber tubing

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Moving the piston of the ____________ produces positive pressure from one nozzle and vacuum in the other

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hand pump

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Rubber tubing connects the hand pump to ___________________________

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the short metal tube of the gooseneck

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A curved edged forcep

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Hemostat (curved) forcep

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Practically for cleaning orifices, clamping arteries, or may aid in drainage

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Hemostat (curved) forceps

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A ridged pair of elongated body with lock-in base

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Hemostat (straight) forceps

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Generally for clamping arteries, tissues and may be used for cleaning orifices

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Hemostat (straight) forceps

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A serrated edged elongated body with lock-in base

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Needle holder

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To hold needles during suturing process

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Needle holder

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A forceps with sized hole at the tip and a lock-in base at the bottom

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Arterial fixation forceps

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For keeping the arteries and arterial tube in place

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Arterial fixation forceps

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A set of elongated forceps used to drain blood from veins

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Draining Forceps: Angular spring forceps and Straight forceps

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A serrated edged elongated body with lock-in base

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Tissue clip forceps

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15
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For contacting opposing side of the body during suturing after autopsy

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Tissue clip forceps

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A sharp edged elongated paired body

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Surgical scissors

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17
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To cut tubings, thread, arteries or clothing

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Surgical scissors

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18
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An elongated forceps with holes at the tip

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Long arterial forceps

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19
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To clamp arterial tube to a larger artery

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Long arterial forceps

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20
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A tip teeth clip forceps with tong structure

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Skin/tissue forceps

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21
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To hold tissues in an incision or during autopsy

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Skin/tissue forceps

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22
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A S-shaped sharp edge needle

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Autopsy suture needle

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For suturing large incisions during embalming and autopsy process

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Autopsy suture needle

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A 3/8 inch C-shape sharp edged needle come in varying sizes

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3/8 Half circle suture needle

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To suture the incision of the skin made during embalming and autopsy
**3/8 Half circle suture needle**
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A pointed elongated equipment with flat body serving as handle
**Aneurysm hook**
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For elevating arteries and veins
**Aneurysm hook**
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An aneurysm hook **with a hole at the tip and an open canal at the other tip**
**Aneurysm hook with vein expander**
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For elevating vessels, attaching thread and the other tip for inserting into the vein so **it may aid insertion of drain tube**
**Aneurysm hook with vein expander**
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An aneurysm hook with **curved handle**
**Aneurysm hook with separator**
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For elevating vessels and **keeping the arteries elevated to the surface** from tissues and veins
**Aneurysm hook with separator**
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A valved base tube with a lumen at the tip. Lumen varies per diameter
**Arterial tube**
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Inserted to the artery to deliver embalming solutions
**Arterial tube**
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A **hollow tube with pumping control at the handle** and **lumen at the tip**
**Iliac drain tube**
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**Inserted in the vein so blood may be suctioned**. Attached to the tube and directed to the drainage system.
**Iliac drain tube**
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A body board placed under the gluteus
4-6 cm thick support/ body board
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Improve the flow of embalming solution in the gluteus
4-6 cm thick support/ body board
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An instrument with an open pointed end that **looks like a giant hypodermic needle**
**Hyposhaft trocar**
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Inserted to deliver embalming solutions through hypodermic injection to infant or in local regions of an adult remains
**Hyposhaft trocar**
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Inserted to deliver embalming solutions through hypodermic injection to infant or in local regions of an adult remains
**Hyposhaft trocar**
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______________ is used as a guide for the tri-wire drain
Groove director
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Break blood clots when draining blood
**Tri-wire drain and groove director**
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A **tube with multiple lumen at the round tip**. The valve is attached to the tube in suction machine.
**Non-clogging aspirator**
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To suction large amount of blood and fluid during autopsy procedure
**Non-clogging aspirator**
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An **elongated-curved tube with lumen** at the **circular tip**
**Nasal tube aspirator**
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Inserted to orifices to suction left fluid
**Nasal tube aspirator**
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A device with **connecting lock at both tip** and a **faucet at the middle body attached to hose**
**Stop cock**
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To regulate the amount of the solutions entering the body
**Stop cock**
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A **pressure creating adapter** with regulator and tube at the body
**Hydroaspirator**
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For **directing the drainage** system from the hose that is connected to the body and hose to the drainage canals
**Hydroaspirator**
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A **pressurized machine** with container that bears embalming fluid Attached with the hose and with regulating buttons
**Embalming machine**
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To inject the embalming fluid from container to the body of the cadaver
**Embalming machine**
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A tubular device with two outlet creating pressure by manual push and pull of the handle
**Hand pump**
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For injecting and suctioning body fluids during the embalming process (manually)
**Hand pump**
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A **device with separated tubular system** attached to the empty bottle and to the hose
**Goose neck**
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Bridging bottles and hoses for drainage and for injection as well
**Goose neck**
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A rubber, flexible and shallow lumen with small diameter tube attached to the machines and instruments
**Rubber tubing**
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Aid in delivery of the chemicals
**Rubber tubing**
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A steel instrument with handle and **protruded tip at the bottom**
**Trocar button applicator**
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For screwing the trocar button applied
**Trocar button applicator**
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A plastic made screw with serrated locking body and sharp tip
**Trocar button**
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To close a small-hole incision
**Trocar button**
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A slightly larger plastic screw
**Multiple closure**
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For closing larger incision (hole incision)
**Multiple closure**
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A injector with container-like body where the gum is placed, hand manipulator at the top
**Inr seel injector**
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Manipulating gum application and delivering it to the cavity or orifices
**Inr seel injector**
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A gun-like instrument where metal needle is placed
**Needle injector**
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Applied pressure is used to inject the tip of the needle in the oral cavity
**Needle injector**
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An elongated sharp tip needle attached in the injector
**Injector needle**
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Injected in the gums to close the mouth by locking both upper and lower jaw
**Injector needle**
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A rubber compress bag with container for water
**Rubber water collar**
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Applied on the neck to reduce swelling by compressing the frontal cervical area
**Rubber water collar**
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A valved tip instrument where one common lumen is connected to two separating tub
Y-tube
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Attached to a hose to deliver solutions at different site
**Y-tube**
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A plastic encasing structure instrument with holes at the surface
**Eye cap**
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Placed inside the eyes to create protruding appearance in case the eye ball has sunken after death
**Eye cap**
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A plastic structure with holes at the surface
**Mouth former**
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Placed inside the mouth to create improved facial contour that has sunken after death
**Mouth former**
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Closing incision as suture thread during suturing process
**Dental floss**
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Pairs of metal which fits in size of an arm
**Arm positioning device**
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To hold arms for positioning purposes during embalming
**Arm positioning device**
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The material can be marble, stone, metal or hard plastic
**Head block/ Head rest**
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Holds and elevates the head of the cadaver in the embalming room
**Head block/ head rest**
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A clear plastic strip with handle
**Body wrap**
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To wrap extremities which require pressure sealing to contain leakages or powder used
**Body wrap**
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Oil based cosmetic creams varies in color for mixture to create a base application, shadowing or reinstating
**Cosmetic cream**
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Maybe simple or made from horse hair Specified brushes for powder type, liquid type and lip cosmetic application
Brushes
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Instrument used for scooping and mixing cosmetic creams
**Spatula**
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Plate where creams are placed for reserve and mixture
**Cosmetic plate**
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Wooden sharped edged cleaners for nails
**Nail cleaners**
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Cosmetic preparation of the hands
**Nail cleaners**
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Color varies from pink, light and dark brown Use for sealing cream or cosmetics applied
**Finishing powder**
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Applicator of finishing powder which contains rubber pump, hollow tube and a container-reservoir
**Powder blower/ powder atomizer**

Module 3 Embalming (practice of embalming) (8 decks)

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