RA 2 Abrasions Flashcards
antemortem injury resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object in the removal of the epidermis. Can be small/shallow or deep/extensive.
Abrasion
a wound or irregular tear of the flesh
Laceration
a crust over a sore or wound.
Scab
a soft, white, oily preparation resembling cream and used as a protective coating for external tissue, a base for cream cosmetics, and was softener.
Massage cream
a surgical instrument with tow opposing blades used to grasp or hold tissue or material.
Forceps
a surgical knife with a short blade.
Scalpel
the outermost layer of skin
Epidermis
any visible surface that is to remain uncovered or unclothed.
Exposed area
minute depressions in the surface of th skin, as the opening of the sweat glands.
Pores
The interval between the time the abrasion occurred and the time of ___ will determine the color and the amount of scabbing that develops on the abrasion
death
The interval between the time of death and the time ____ will determine the amount of dehydration that will have occurred
embalmer receives remains
The ___ the time to embalm the more dehydration
longer
The _____ of an abrasions causes an initial pink color, then pale yellow-brown color, turning into dark brown or even black color
drying
If abrasion occur on non-viewable side, the formation of scabs is ____ from RA view and can be sealed with sealer & covered with cotton
not important
If abrasion occur on viewable side, it should be treated as:
- Before embalm cover surrounding tissue with massage cream (stop drying)
- After embalm remove scab & dry with cauterizer & then sealant with cotton
- Dried area, apply wax & define pores & wrinkles
- Apply cosmetics to dark area over wax or under wax
