Embalming 1 Exam 1

Question 1

Non-legal definition
“A process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms”, to retard organic decomposition, and to restore an acceptable physical appearance

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Embalming

Literally Means:
EM- in, or about
Balm - resinous substance or balsamic agents

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Classifications of Embalming

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Classifications of Embalming

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• The process of disinfecting, temporary preserving and restoring the dead human body by the injection into the arteries, of a suitable amount of a proper chemical
• Chemical is arterial fluid
• One gallon/50 lbs of body weight

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Vascular Embalming

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• The process of disinfecting, temporary preserving and restoring the dead human body by the injection into the arteries, of a suitable amount of a proper chemical
• Chemical is arterial fluid
• One gallon/50 lbs of body weight

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Vascular Embalming

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movement of arterial fluid from point of injection to the capillaries

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fluid distribution:

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movement of arterial fluid through the capillaries to the tissues (from intravascular to extravascular)

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fluid diffusion:

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-The direct treatment other than vascular embalming of the contents of the body cavities and the lumen of the hollow viscera

Accomplished by

• aspiration of the contents of the cavities and viscera
• injection of a suitable amount of a proper chemical

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Cavity Embalming

Chemicals Used and Amount
Undiluted cavity fluid
A rule of thumb: 16 oz in the thoracic cavity and 16 oz in the abdominal/pelvic cavity

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The injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar.

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Hypodermic Embalming

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The disinfection and temporary preservation of a local area by the external application of a compress of a suitable material

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Surface (Pack or Absorption) embalming

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The destruction or inhibiting of pathogenic bacteria and their products in or on the body

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Disinfection

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disinfection carried out prior to the embalming process

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Primary disinfection:

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disinfection practices carried out during the embalming process

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Concurrent disinfection:

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disinfection and decontamination measures after the preparation of the remains

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Terminal disinfection:

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Treating the dead human body chemically so as to inhibit decomposition

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Temporary Preservation

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The care of the deceased to recreate natural form and color

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Restoration

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credited with being the Father of Embalming

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Dr. Fredrick Ruysch:

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Father of Modern US Embalming

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Dr. Thomas Holmes:

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wrote the “History of Embalming” in french

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Jean Gannal:

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Translated Gannal’s book to english. First to recognizing value of embalming from a disease standpoint

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Dr. Richard Harlan:

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first to produce formaldehyde (HCHO)

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August Wilhelm von Hofman: