ppe Flashcards
An optical instrument with an accompanying light that makes it possible to examine the retina and to explore for blood circulation.
OPHTHALMOSCOPE
A plastic garment covering the entire foot and to the hip to prevent leakage and odor.
STOCKINGS
A device that uses a motor to create a suction for the purpose of aspiration
Electric aspirator
A plastic garment which fits tightly around the waist and thighs of the deceased to guard against leakage and to avoid stains and odors
Pants
Plastic garment designed to cover the entire body from the neck down to and including the feet.
UNIONALL
Embalming instrument which is connected to a bottle of cavity fluid to aid in injecting the cavity fluid into the various cavities of the body
Cavity injector
Embalming machine that uses an electrical pump to create pressure either pulsating or non-pulsating. A.k.a. modern embalming machine
Centrifugal force machine
A method of creating injection pressure with air forced under pressure into a fluid chamber that displaces the arterial solution by pushing it into the arterial system of the body.
AIR PRESSURE APPARATUS
Personal protective equipment.those items of protection worn to minimize exposure to hazards; those items worn by the embalmer to avoid contact with blood and other bodily fluids
PPE
Preparation room materials used on cases where the lips and/or eyelids are difficult to close properly
Lip sealer and lip cement
A two piece embalming instrument consisting of a handle and a blade used to make incisions and excisions.
SCALPEL
A small weight, such as a penny, laid on the eyelids to keep them closed.
Death weight
Laundry which has been soiled with blood or other potentiallyInfectious materials or may contain sharps.
CONTAMINATED LAUNDRY
A fluid used primarily to supplement and enhance the action of vascular solutions
Co-injection fluid
Any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including,but not limited to, needles, scalpels, broken glass, and exposed ends of wires.
CONTAMINATED SHARPS
Historical instrument resembling a large hypodermic syringe attached to a bottle apparatus; used to create either pressure for injection or vacuum for aspiration
Hand pump
Chemical in powder form that has the ability to absorb and to disinfect; often used in cavity treatment of all topsy cases
Hardening compound
Embalming chemical in powder form; typically used for surface treatment of the remains
Embalming powder
Embalming instrument used in filling the external orifices of the body
Packing forceps
A multi-purpose embalming instrument commonly used for holding cotton swabs, wiping out and disinfecting the eyes, restoration treatment and closing the eyes.
SPRING FORCEPS
A 5% sodium hypochlorite solution; 12 ounces of household bleach with 116 ounces of water yield 1 gallon of a 10% household bleach solution. (5000 ppm sodium hypochlorite.)
Household bleach
Embalming instrument which allows the removal of blood from the body without using the conventional drain tube
Drainage forceps
An embalming instrument commonly used on arterial tubes to stop the flow of fluid.
STOP COCK
Embalming aid used on cases with cranial autopsies to absorb seepage and prevent the soiling of the casket pillow.
Cranial cap
Preparation room equipment which is designed to eliminate the physical strain of moving caskets and bodies by hand
Body and casket lifter
An embalming instrument used to cut tissue and ligature.
UTILITY SCISSORS
Preparation room equipment which is specifically designed for the dressing of the deceased
Dressing table
Thread, cord, or wire used for tying vessels, tissues, or bones
Ligature
Preparation room equipment which may serve for both embalming and dressing him and remains
Combination table
Preparation room equipment used to insert trocar buttons into trocar punctures created when the trocar is inserted into the body.
TROCAR BUTTON APPLICATOR
A type of air pressure apparatus which is uses a fluid power driven machine working by the force of a moving fluid
Hydraulic apparatus
Piece of equipment used to maintain the head in the proper position during the embalming process
Head rest
A plastic protective garment designed to cover the legs, buttocks, and abdomen. The combination of pants and stockings
Capri Garmet
A preparation room instrument used for the application of wax to the lips of the deceased as well as smoothing out wax on visible areas of the body.
SPATULA (REGULAR)
Supplemental piece of equipment attached to the embalming machine which measures the flow of fluids in both gallons per hour and ounces per minute
Flow meter
A multipurpose instrument used in the embalming process. Giant tweezers.
Angular spring forceps
Preparation room equipment used to pass a ligature underneath a raised vessel.
THREAD PASSER
A paste to fix or fill
Mortuary Putty
OSHA required emergency safety device providing a steady stream of water for flushing the eye.
EYE WASH STATION
Specially designed tubing which attaches to the outlet of a gravity percolator.
VALENTINE TUBE
Agents destructive to adult forms of insect life
Pesticide/insecticide
An embalming instrument that is used for blunt dissection and in raising vessels
Aneurysm hook
The method of creating injection pressure which consists of a gravity bottle with tubing attached, that is suspended at a desired distance above the point of injection
Gravity percolator/gravity bottle
And embalming instrument whose purpose is to hold arterial tubes in the arteries.Two whole or three hole clamp
Artery fixation forceps
A wooden or metal rod used as an Armature
Dowel
A plastic or rubber garment which covers the arm to the area of the wrist to guard or protect against leakage.
SLEEVES
An embalming instru¬ment for aspirating liquid materials from the trunk cavity of autopsied cases.
POST MORTEM ASPIRATOR aka AUTOPSY ASPIRATOR
Mechanical device used to impel specifically designed metal pins into bone
Needle injector
A thin plastic dome-shaped disk used to restore contour just beneath the eyelids An aid in eye closure.
EYECAP
Those sealing compounds which are used within vascular incisions, wounds, ulcerations, or other moist areas of the body
Powders
And embalming instrument which has multiple uses, especially in helping remove blood from the veins
Angular vein forceps
Preparation room equipment applied to the neck creating external pressure to reduce swelling of the neck.
RUBBER WATER COLLAR
Plastic garment designed to cover the body from the chest down to the upper thigh
Coverall
(parietal needle) embalming instrument used to hypodermically inject areas of the body with embalming chemicals.
Hypo valve trocar
Self-contained soft rubber and manual pump designed to create pressure to deliver fluid as it passes through one-way valves located within the bulb. It is used only to deliver fluids; it cannot be used for aspiration
Bulb syringe
Oven or appliance for sterilizing; an autoclave that disinfects by steam under pressure at temperatures above 100 degrees celsius.
STERILIZERS
Preparation room equipment used to hold suturing needles and keep them in good condition; an instrument used to hold a suturing needle while suturing
Needle holder
Apparatus used to inject arterial fluid during the vascular phase of the embalming process; relies on gravity to create the pressure required to deliver the fluid. .43 pounds of pressure per 1 foot of elevation
Gravity injector
Embalming instrument used to aspirate the throat by means of the nostrils
Nasal tube aspirator
Tubular instrument of varying diameter and shape, preferably with a plunger, that is inserted into a vein to aid in drainage of blood and to restrict the exit of vascular embalming solution
Drain tube
Type of sealing compounds used to brush over incisions, cavities, raw surfaces, and areas were any pinpoint leakage may occur
Liquid adhesives/Collisions/Solutions
(Mechanical air pressure machine)An electrical appliance which forces air into a machine resulting in pressure
Mechanical apparatus
Hypodermic needles, suture needles, injector needles, scalpel blades, razor blades, pins and other items sharp enough to cause percutaneous injury, penetration of unbroken skin; may include other items normally not disposed of following use such as scissors, teeth, fingernails, and ribs.
SHARPS
Plastic garment designed to cover the body from chest down to the upper thigh
Coverall
That area or facility wherein embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, or other body preparation are effected.
PREPARATION ROOM
Preparation room equipment which is a complete water system containing a hydro aspirator, water outlet, goose neck filler for the embalming machine and a snap on hose.
WATER CONTROL UNIT
An embalming instrument that is used for blunt dissection and raising vessels, which has an eye in the hook portion of the instrument for placing ligatures around vessels
Aneurysm needle
Embalming equipment used to inject a substance into the mouth, giving the deceased a more life-like appearance by filling out the mouth.
POSE INJECTOR
A motorized injector used to create positive pressure as required in vascular embalming.
PRESSURE EMBALMING MACHINE
Embalming instrument used to stop the flow of fluids through tubing. [hose clamp]
Metal cut off/metal clamp
A device used as a means of fastening the columbarium after a cranial autopsy.
Calvarium clamp
Arterial tube
Cannula
A preparation aid used in mouth closure. It is inserted into a needle injector and forced into the mandible and maxilla.(Supply)
Injector needle
An instrument which is used for cutting bandages and/or clothing off the deceased
Angular bandage scissors
Substance able to destroy lice
Pediculicide
And electrically heated blade which may be used to dry moist tissue, reduce swollen tissue, and restore contour to natural form.A.k.a. tissue reducer
Electric spatula
Group of chemicals used in addition to vascular and cavity and embalming fluid: includes but is not limited to hardening compounds, preservative powders, ceiling agents, mold preventative agents, and pack application agents
Accessory chemical
OSHA required safety device for a release of a copious amount of water in a short time
Drench shower
OSHA required receptacle for proper disposal of sharps.
SHARPS CONTAINER
Device used in the mouth to shape the contour of the lips
Mouth former
A short hollow tubular instrument with a sharp point. Use for aspiration and injection of an infant’s thoracic and abdominal cavities
Infant trocar
And embalming instrument used to maintain the elevation of the vessels above the surface of the skin
Bone separator
Preparation room equipment for properly positioning bodies prior to, during, and after vascular embalming.
POSITIONING DEVICES
The method of creating injection pressure in which a bulb syringe is built into the tubing of the gravity percolator
Combination gravity method & bulb syringe
Rubber stopper containing two tubes, one to create a vacuum or pressure and the other to deliver fluid or achieve aspiration; possibly used in conjunction with a hand pump
Gooseneck
Preparation room equipment on which human remains are placed for the embalming procedure
Embalming table
Preparation room equipment used to hold tubing in place on the embalming table
Hose holder
Sharply pointed surgical instrument used in cavity embalming to aspirate the cavities and inject cavity fluid The trocar may also be used for supplemental hypodermic embalming.
TROCAR
Apparatus used for sterilization by steam pressure, usually at 250°F/120°C for a specific time
Autoclave
Delicate instrument used to detect almost inaudible sounds produced in the body.
STETHOSCOPE
Preparation room equipment used to reduce neck swelling by variable air pressure.
PNEUMATIC COLLAR
A general purpose embalming instrument which is primarily used to spread incisions and to afford more working room. It can also be used as an aid in eyecap insertion.
RETRACTOR
Apparatus that is connected to the water supply; when the water is turned on a suction is developed and is used to aspirate the contents of the body cavities
Hydroaspirator
And embalming instrument which is a one piece scalpel is used for making incisions and excisions
Bistoury
Embalming instrument which permits embalming fluid to flow in two different directions simultaneously
Metal Y
Preparation room item used for scrubbing, cleaning, and disinfection purposes
Hand brush
Special Needles which are used to anchor the calvarium securely in the head of autopsied cases and are applied with a needle injector
Calvarium needles
A type of air pressure apparatus where air or CO2 is pumped from tanks into a fluid chamber to create pressure
Compressed air or gas, CO2 apparatus
One of several methods used for mouth closure(Antiquated)
Chin rest
Tubular instrument of varying diameter and shape, preferably with a plunger, that is inserted into the jugular vein to aid in drainage.
Jugular drain tube
Instrument used to guide drainage tubes into veins
Groove director
Apparatus that prevents the back-siphoning of contaminated liquids into potable water supply lines or plumbing cross-connections within the preparation room.
VACUUM BREAKER
Equipment used to dry the hair of the deceased and is made specifically for mortuary use
Hairdryer
Preparation room instruments which are used to close cuts and incisions by suturing with ligature.
SUTURING NEEDLES
And embalming instrument used for cutting arteries and veins to enable insertion of the arterial tubes into the arteries and drain tubes into the veins
Artery and vein scissors
A plastic threaded screw like device for sealing punctures and small round trocar openings.
TROCAR BUTTON
A tube used to inject embalming fluid into the vascular system. A.k.a. Cannula
Arterial tube
Locking forceps. an embalming instrument used to clamp vessels.
Hemostat
An absorbent material, compress, saturated with an embalming chemical and placed in direct contact with the tissue.
SURFACE PACK
