Embalming 1 Exam 4 Instrument Flashcards
(44 cards)
Straight tube used to inject arterial/embalming fluid into vascular system. WL 2 & 4 inch OD
Vascular TUBE STRAIGHT
Curved tube used to inject embalming fluid into vascular system
Vascular TUBE CURVED
Type of locking or attaching mechanism for arterial tube attachment to embalming machine
LEUR LOK ARTERIAL TUBE
Most secure mouth closure method, used for breast plate and cranial cap also. Injects brad into boney structure of upper and lower mouth to “tie” mouth shut; into bone
NEEDLE INJECTOR
2 piece/part handle and blade; blades are disposable and come in sterile packaging; make incisions & excisions
SCALPEL
Has a hole in end to allow threading around vessels. Embalming instrument used for blunt dissection and raising vessels
ANEURYSM NEEDLE-w/Hole
No hole in end can be sharp edged or not. Embalming instrument used for blunt dissection and raising vessels
ANEURYSM HOOK-w/o Hole
Scissors with two sharp pointed ends
SHARP - SHARP Utility SCISSOR
Scissors with one sharp end and one curved/dull end
SHARP - BLUNT Utility SCISSOR
Scissors with two curved/dull ends
BLUNT – BLUNT Utility SCISSOR
Flat angled blades with one sharp and one curved/dull end to easily cut bandages & clothing
Angular BANDAGE SCISSORS
Longer, usually 12 inch in length to easily remove clothing
CLOTHING OR CLOTH SCISSORS
Used to cut hair
BARBER Utility SCISSORS
Two sharp points shorter and slightly curved end to cut arteries or veins
ARTERY AND VEIN SCISSORS
For insertion into smaller vein; to direct drain tubes into troublesome vessels.
GROOVE DIRECTOR
Either ivory or rubber (white or black) used to raise diseased arteries/veins, bendable and shaped like tongue depressor; to maintain the elecation of the vessels above the surface of the skin
SEPERATOR
Maintain the elecation of the vessels above the surface of the skin; Looks like scissors with ability to lock in place. Can be straight or curved, with or without grooves on end. If for dressing the ends will be much longer
LOCK FORCEPS OR HEMOSTATS
Forceps that look like locking but with holes to clamp over artery tube inserted into artery to hold in place. Can be two holed or three holed
ARTERY FIXATION FORCEPTS
Looks like large angled tweezers, can be used for insertion into vein for drainage or if turned over it can be used for packing orifices and called packing forceps
VEIN ANGULAR SPRING FORCEPS
Looks like large tweezers, can be straight or angled, small or large; used for holding cotton swabs, wiping out and disinfecting the eyes, restoration treatment and closing the eyes
SPRING FORCEPS
Used by surgeons to keep incision open and out of way; primarily used to spread incisions and to afford more working room. It can also be used as an aid in eyecap insertion.
RETRATOR
Attached to embalming table either magnetically or suction to hold water hose or towel in place
HOSE OR TOWEL CLAMPS
Used to shave deceased, most often disposable
SHAVING DEVICES
2-parted plunger or retractor and housing or barrel. Used to establish and maintain drainage. Allows complete stoppage for pressure buildup. Can be different WL and OD; used to aid the drainage of blood from the body
VEIN DRAINAGE TUBES
