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