Where in the Chain of Infection is the embalmer vulnerable

Question 1

Always assume they are present in and out of every dead body

Answer 1

Infectious agent

Question 2

The dead body and associated contaminated clothing and blankets

Answer 2

Reservoir

Question 3

All of the natural portals of exit and the embalmer will make more when the incisions are madeto raise arteries and drain blood

Answer 3

Portal of exit

Question 4

Blood, purges, feces, sharps and contaminated instruments are all possibilities

Answer 4

Mode of transmission

Question 5

These can be effectively blocked with the use of disinfectants, PPE and care to avoid sharps injury with embalming instruments

Answer 5

Portal of entry

Question 6

This is potentially the careless embalmer. Immunization against common disease is worthwhile precautionary measure

Answer 6

Susceptible host