quiz 4 Flashcards
accessory chemicals
formulated for surface embalming include liquids (phenol cautery agents, cavity fluid), preservative formalin creams and gels (autopsy gels), preservative powders, drying and hardening compounds
custodial care
Periodic monitoring and surveillance of the deceased and performance of the treatments necessary to maintain post embalming stability
hypodermic embalming
the subcuticular injection of preservative chemicals using a hypodermic needle and syringe or a small gauge trocar
inlays
- Internal surface compresses
- applied to the unexposed surface tissues of the buccal cavity (inside of the mouth), beneath the eyelids, inside the nasal cavity, beneath the autopsied scalp, and to the interior walls of the autopsied trunk
post embalming treatment
are routinely carried out after completion of arterial and cavity embalming
stoma
the exposed portion of the bowel, seal the closure with glue
surface embalming
application of an embalming chemical directly to the surface of the tissues
bridge, or individual sutures
temporarily align tissue margins and secure them in position until permanent sutures replace them
baseball suture
most commonly used suture to close incision and is considered the most secure and leakproof
continuous or whip suture
used to temporarily close length incisions
terminal disinfection
carried out after the embalming process to comprehensively clean all of the prep room surfaces
treatment of distension
- pitting edema = excess moisture is present in the tissue spaces
- solid edema = excess moisture is within the cells
treatment of purge
- when anal purge is present force as much of it as possible from rectum by force by firmly pressing on the lower abdominal wall
treatments for larger areas
certain conditions require additional injection of the legs
- arteriosclerosis, gangrene, and edema
treatments for visible areas
- when hypodermically treating the nose expect leakage
- Application of glue to the eyelids and lips reduces the effects of dehydration
