Chapter 12: Injection and Drainage Techniques

Injection

Embalming solution from the embalming machine into the arteries.

Distribution

Embalming solution throughout the blood vascular system; arteries to capillaries

Diffusion

Embalming solution into the cells and tissues of the body; capillaries to body tissues

Drainage

contents of the blood vascular system exiting the body

One-Point Injection

Injection and drainage from a single site

Multipoint Injection

Injection from two or more sites

Six-point Injection

Injection from six sites

Split injection

Injection at one site and drainage from a different site

Restricted Cervical

Injection of trunk with restriction of solution entering the head using both common carotid arteries

Instant Tissue Fixation

High strength solution injected into a specific region using short bursts under pressure.