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Embalming 1 Exam 2 Flashcards

1
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Non-legal definitionIrreversible cessation of all vital functionsSuch as:RespirationHeart Action

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Death

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2
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the noise made by a moribund (dying) person caused by air passing through a residue of mucous in the trachea and posterior oral cavity. (sound made by person close to death that does not happen all the time)

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Death rattle:

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3
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the semi-convulsive twitches which often occur before death (person can carry it into death)

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Death struggle:

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4
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condition in which the manifestations of life are feebly maintained

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Apparent death:

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5
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body of a deceased person, including cremated remains

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Human remains:

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6
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those elements remaining after cremation of a dead human body. The major element remaining is what??? Calcium (from bone)

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Cremated remains:

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7
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dead human body used for medical purposes; including anatomical dissection and study

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Cadaver:

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8
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the study of death

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Thanatology:

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9
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  1. Somatic death

2. Post Mortem Cellular Death

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Types of Death

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10
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the pronouncement of death; death of the organism as a whole

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Somatic death

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Historically it is recognized by the failure of one of the three organs –Heart (check heart beat EKG) –Brain (check brain wave EEG) –Lungs

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Somatic death

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12
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Death of the individual cells of the body

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Post Mortem Cellular Death:

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13
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Final cause of cellular death is oxygen starvationPost mortem cellular death will occur after somatic death

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Post Mortem Cellular Death:

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a) Cause of death
b) Environmental conditions ie: temperature, moisture
c) Conditions of body
d) Medication preceding death

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Factors influencing onset of postmortem cellular death:

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15
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Can Cellular Death Occur Antemortem? Yes

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Necrosis such as in a decubitus ulcer or gangrene

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16
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  1. Decomposition Best
  2. Cessation of Circulation & Respiration
  3. Algor Mortis
  4. Livor Mortis
  5. Rigor mortis
  6. Complete Muscular Relaxation
  7. Changes of the Eye
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Signs of Death

17
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The separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial and or Auto lytic enzymes (self destruction of body compounds; these advance decomposition of the body)

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Decomposition

18
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Considered the single, most reliable sign of death

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Decomposition

19
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stopping of blood flow or respiration (stop breathing)

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Cessation of Circulation & Respiration

20
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(only occur after death)Post mortem cooling of the body to the surrounding temperatures

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Algor mortis

21
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(cadaveric lividity)The post mortem, intravascular (within the vessels), red-blue discoloration caused by/resulting from the hypostasis of blood. Can be removed by vascular or arterial injecting

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Livor Mortis

22
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Can livor mortis be removed with normal arterial injection and venous drainage?

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Yes, because it is intravascular

23
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The settling of blood and/or other fluids to the dependent portions of the body

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Hypostasis:

24
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The post mortem temporary stiffening of the body muscles due to natural chemical body processes

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Rigor mortis:

25
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At death the muscles do not function

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Complete Muscular Relaxation

26
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Clouding of the cornea and loss of lusterFlattening of the eyeballPupil does not respond to light

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Changes of the Eye

27
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Any procedure used to prove a sign of death

  1. Expert tests: performed by experts
  2. Inexpert tests: J.P’s
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Tests for Death

28
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Stethoscope:
Ophthalmscope:
Electronic Life Detection Devices
Injections of various dyes

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Expert tests

29
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a delicate instrument used to detect almost inaudible sounds produced in the body

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Stethoscope:

30
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an optical instrument with an accompanying light that makes it possible to examine the retina and explore blood circulation

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Ophthalmscope:

31
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(EEG) Electroencephalogram: measure the brain electrical activity
(ECG/EKG) Electrocardiogram: records heart’s electrical activity
(ABR) Audio Brainstem Response: check brain activity based on audio sounds
(EGG) Electrogastrogram: records stomach/gastric activity

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Electronic Life Detection Devices

32
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injected into the body to check for circulation - 2 cc of fluorescein is injected into the upper arm. If there is circulation the whites of the eyes turn green

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Injections of various dyes

33
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Ligature test:
Ammonia injection test:
Feel for the pulse

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Inexpert tests:

34
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ligate a finger; if it becomes discolored and swells, life is present

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Ligature test:

35
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hypodermically inject ammonia, if alive the skill will show a redish reaction

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Ammonia injection test:

36
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Best to check in the neck (carotid artery)

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Feel for the pulse

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