21: Turning Art Into Science Flashcards
The evaluation, by the embalmer, of remains to determine best embalming procedure
- pre-embalming case analysis
- concurrent analysis
- post embalming analysis
- includes: preservative demand, arterial access, feature setting)
Embalming Case Analysis
When are the features set?
Before embalming
What is pre injection?
Chemical in tank
No preservatives
What is coinjection?
Chemical in tank
With preservatives
The volume and concentration required to properly embalm human remains based on:
The volume and concentration required to properly embalm human remains based on:
Time considerations
Moisture content
Extrinsic factors
Intrinsic factors
Pathology
Trauma
Preservative Demand
Are funeral directors exempt from HIPPA?
Yes
First dilution made by embalmer
Typically consists of water and embalming fluid (may include supplemental fluids such as humectants)
Occurs in embalming machine
Based on body condition and size
Primary Dilution
Dilution occurs in the body
As primary solution is injected into the body it’s further diluted by water that’s in the body
Embalmer will account for this when creating primary dilution
Secondary Dilution
> Impacts concentration of embalming solution
Longer interval, more decomp has occurred
Longer time interval translates to higher preservative concentration
Interval between death and preperation
> Assume delay will occur
Delays may include transportation to another funeral home or out of the state or country
Delays in this will require higher concentration of preservative solution
Interval between preparation and disposition
Slightly hypotonic solution to offset the dehydrating qualities of aldehydes
Normal Moisture Content
Moderate concentration of preservative
Normal Moisture Content
Anasarca, Skeletal edema, Ascites
Hypertonic solution to draw moisture from the tissue
Edema
High concentration of preservative
Edema
