week 3 Flashcards
1
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What is embalming analysis? (3)
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- includes all analytical observations of the deceased human body before, during and after embalming
- brings together everything we learned in anatomy, pathology, microbiology, chemistry and restorative art
- anything observed should be documented on embalming report
2
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4 step of embalming analysis
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- observation and evaluation of postmortem conditions
- proposed methods of treatment
- implementation of treatments
- observation and evaluation of treatment results
3
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factors considered for embalming analysis (14)
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- body conditions
- causes and manner of death
- effects of disease/trauma
- drugs, medical treatments
- postmortem physical and chemical changes
- postmortem procedures
- interval between death and embalming
- interval between preparation and final disposition
- positioning
- setting facial features
- other embalming treatments (swelling reducer)
- embalming solution strength and volume
- supplemental treatments (surface pack, tissue builder)
- cavity treatment
4
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intrinsic factors for embalming analysis (7)
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- intrinsic conditions relate to the age, body weight, build, musculature, protein level, and skin condition of the body
- cause and manner of death
- body conditions (pathology, microbiology, thermal, nitrogenous waste, weight)
- discoloration or the lack thereof
- postmortem physical and chemical changes
- effects of pharmaceutical agents
- illegal drugs
5
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extrinsic factors of embalming analysis (4)
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- come from outside the body
- environmental conditions (atmosphere, thermal, microbial, vermin, etc)
- time intervals (death/prep, prep/disposition)
- embalming preferences
6
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pre embalming analysis (7)
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- determine how to go about embalming, fluid selection, additional treatments, vessel selection, etc
- consider intrinsic/extrnsic factors
- death certificate
- medical facility notes of infectious or contagious disease
- consider timing for viewing/final disposition
- technique may be changed in case of ship outs
- communication with family is key
7
Q
- Discolorations in face
- Decomposition
- Jaundice
- Gangrene
- Facial trauma
- Dehydration
- Contagious disease
- Arteriosclerosis
A
- Clear with solution, massage technique, use common carotid if possible
- High index fluid, restricted cervical injection, slow injection, dye for tracing purposes, hypodermic injection as needed
- Jaundice fluid, use femoral, try pre-injection, counterstain
- Strong solution, surface treatments
- Restricted cervical injection
- Use humectant, mild solution, restrict drainage
- Strong solutionif possible, avoid contact with immediate drainage
- in common carotidStrong solution, high or pulsating pressure, sectional injection, hypodermic or topical treatment
8
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during embalming analysis (3)
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- challenge is encountered, embalmer has to decide how to combat that challenge
- embalmer may have to change up course of action
- add more fluid, change fluid used, add supplemental fluid, hypodermically inject, raise additional vessel, etc
9
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questions to consider during embalming (7)
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- what parts of body are/aren’t receiving fluid
- what can be done to help arterial fluid
- areas that require separate embalming
- did I inject enough fluid and a high enough index fluid? fluid being retained?
- effect of fluid on the body acceptable?
- significant purge; is it body or arterial fluid?
- tissues firming?
10
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post embalming analysis (2)
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- adverse changes could include tissue gas, gas causing distention, odor, purge, color changes and skin slip
- may require re-injection, supplemental treatments, re-aspiration, additional cavity fluid or resetting features
11
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questions to consider after embalming(9)
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- all areas body received arterial fluid?
- should cavity embalming be done immediately or delayed?
- features set properly?
- purge present?
- body cleaned/dried and well groomed?
- sutures tight and preventing leakage
- pathologies been properly treated?
- med equipment been properly dealt with?
