Vascular Embalming

using the vascular system to introduce embalming solution into body

Surface Embalming

direct contact of body of body tissues with embalming chemicals

Hypodermic Embalming

direct injection of embalming chemicals into tissues

Cavity Embalming

treatment of contents of body cavities and hollow viscera

Distribution

movement of embalming solution from point of injection, through arterial system to capillaries

Diffusion

passage of components of embalming solution from an intravascular to extravascular location/across cellular membranes

Drainage

discharge or withdrawal of blood, interstitial fluid, and embalming fluids from the body

Embalming Fluid

undiluted chemical from manufacturer

Embalming Solution

diluted chemical as mixed by embalmer

Sanitization

process promoting conditions minimizing or eliminating biohazzards

Sterilization

removing or destroying all life forms or their products

Disinfection

destruction of infectious agents by chemical or physical means

Antisepsis

preventing or inhibiting growth of pathogen

Bacteriostatic

inhibits bacterial reproduction

Scrubbing

removal of visible contaminants

Germicide

destroys organisms

Bactericide

destroys bacteria, but not spores

Sporicide

destroys bacteria and mold spores

Fungicide

destroys fungi and their spores

Viricide

destroys viruses

Insecticide (Pediculicide)

destroys certain insects

Larvicide

destroys insect larvae

Fumigant

gas based disinfectant

Primary Disinfection

performed prior to embalming process

Concurrent Disinfection

performed during embalming process

Terminal Disinfection

performed after embalming process

Embalming Table

Dressing Table

Body Lift

Gravity Injectors (Gravity Percolator)