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non legal definition of embalming
embalming is a process of chemically treating the dead human body to REDUCE the presence and growth of microorganisms, to RETARD (slow down) organic decomposition, and to RESTORE an acceptable physical appearance.
retain the fluid within the body.
retention
Direct treatment -other than vascular embalming of the content of the body cavities and the lumen of the hollow viscera.
cavity embalming
movement of arterial fluid through the capillaries to the tissues from intravascular to extravascular (inside to outside)
fluid diffusion
why do we inject into the arteries?
the fluid goes away from the heart.
injection of embalming chemicals directly into tissues through the use of needle, syringe, Trocar.
The disinfecting and temporary preservation of a local area by the subcuticular injection of a suitable chemical.
hypodermic embalming
disinfecting carried out during the embalming process.
concurrent disinfecting
disinfecting and decontamination measures after the preparation of the remains. Also include cleaning the prep room and instruments, etc. Also, the re washing of the body.
terminal disinfecting
Vascular embalming is based upon:
Fluid Distribution
Fluid Diffusion
Fluid Retention
other than vascular embalming of the content of the body cavities and the lumen of the hollow viscera.
Direct treatment
Cavity Embalming performed on…
Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Cranial cavity
Pelvic cavity
disinfecting carried out prior to the embalming process. Washing the body.
primary disinfecting
CAVITY EMBALMING EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
A method of producing some type of suction
Hydro aspirator (water) Electric aspirator Trocar - a large hollow needle - developed by George Bellows. Rubber tubing Cavity fluid.
The disinfecting and temporary preservation of a local area by the external application of a compress of a suitable material. This is a supplement to vascular and arterial embalming.
Surface (pack or absorption) Embalming
Reason for embalming
- The primary reason (need) we embalm is to DISINFECT.
- TEMPORARY PRESERVATION
- RESTORATION
The destruction or inhibiting of pathogenic bacteria and their products in or on the body.
DISINFECT
Treating the dead human body chemically so as to inhibit (slow down) decomposition.
TEMPORARY PRESERVATION
The care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color.
RESTORATION
credited with being the father of embalming.
Dr. Frederick Ruysch
Father of modern US embalming / invented hand pump / disaster pouch
(PERSONALLY EMBALMED 200+ SOLDIERS
Dr. Thomas Holmes
wrote the “History of Embalming” in French.
Jean Gannal
translated Gannal’s book to English.
1st to realize value of embalming from disease standpoint.
RESEARCHED BUBONIC PLAQUE WHILE ATTENDING PENN STATE
Dr. Richard Harlan
was the first to produce formaldehyde (HCHO) Chemical formula - HCHO. Primary formula for embalming, free state gas.
August Wilhelm vonHofman
EMBALMING REPORT FYI
Complete an embalming report case for EVERY case on which you perform ANY embalming procedure. This is your documentation as to which embalming procedure you have performed.
EVEN IF YOU ONLY SHAVE AND WASH HAIR WITH NO EMBALMING, ETC…FILL OUT AN EMBALMING REPORT!
Sections of embalming case report
Pre-embalming Observations
Embalming Procedure
Identification and Treatment reference
Subtitles under Embalming procedure
Arteries injected Veins drained Disinfection Injection Injection method Drainage Cavity treatment Posing features Other
Subtitles under pre-embalming observations
Operation before death Autopsy performed Time between death & treatment Body (warm/cold-refrigerated) Abdominal distension Purge before embalming Edema Discolorations Lesions
the embalming case report begins with..
vital infor ex: permission to embalm name age race height sex weight death
A rule of thumb on a normal case, for undiluted cavity fluid is
16oz thoracic
16oz abdominal
The process of disinfecting, temporary preserving and restoring the dead human body by the injection into the arteries, a suitable amount of a proper chemical. – is based upon fluid distribution - movement of arterial fluid from point of injection to the capillaries
vascular embalming
maximum amount of disinfecting and preservation with the minimum amount of fluid.
undiluted cavity fluid
why do we embalm?
to disinfect the body and protect the living
movement of arterial fluid from point of injection to the capillaries.
fluid distribution
What is embalming? * Embalming literally means:
EM - in, or about
Balm - resinous substance or balsamic agents.
The disinfecting and temporary preservation of a local area by the external application of a compress of a suitable material. This is a supplement to vascular and arterial embalming
surface embalming (pack or absorption)
Cavity embalming is accomplished by two major steps:
Aspiration of the contents of the cavities and viscera.
The injection of a suitable amount of a proper chemical.
