Module 9

Question 1

One location is used for both injection and drainage, requiring only one incision to be made. Most frequent point for one-point injection are the right common carotid artery and internal jugular vein, and the right femoral artery and vein.

Answer 1

One (single) point injection

Question 2

Injection from one site and drainage from another site. Reduces short-circuiting of the solution and attempts to establish more even distribution of arterial solution. Most frequent spots used are the right internal jugular vein and right femoral artery.

Answer 2

Split injection

Question 3

Injection at two or more sites. Used when arterial solution does not evenly distribute to entire body.

Answer 3

Multipoint injection

Question 4

Injection of both common carotid arteries so that the head can be separately injected.

Answer 4

Restricted cervical

Question 5

An embalming technique that makes use of restricted cervical injection. Used for for injection of the head with a limited amount of very strong arterial solution, like with early decomposition, facial trauma, and facial excisions.

Answer 5

Instant tissue fixation

Question 6

The arterial solution is never injected while drainage is being taken. A quart or two of arterial solution is injected, then stopped and venous drainage commences. More complete distribution of arterial solution is achieved and more complete drainage.

Answer 6

Alternate drainage

Question 7

Injection and drainage are allowed to proceed at the same time throughout the embalming. May dehydrate and wrinkle body tissue. Used in bodies with high moisture content to the tissues (edema).

Answer 7

Concurrent (Continuous) drainage

Question 8

The injection of the embalming solution continues throughout the embalming and the drainage is shut off for selected short periods. Less time consuming than alternate method, encourages fluid distribution and pressure filtration, helps to prevent short-circuiting of the embalming solution and its loss to the drainage, and promotes retention of the embalming solution by the tissues. Recommended with colloidal fluids such as humectants or restorative fluids are used to slightly distend emaciated tissues.

Answer 8

Intermittent drainage