Fundamentals of Embalming

How many definitions for embalming are there?

3

What are the purposes of embalming?

Sanitation, Preservation, Restoration

Which embalming technique requires the vessels of the body?

Arterial

How many gallons of embalming fluid does it normally take to embalm a body?

3-4

Which embalming method involves the aspiration of fluids and semisolids from the body and then injecting concentrated embalming chemicals to replace them?

Cavity

Vascular (Arterial) Embalming

Uses body's vascular system to distribute preservative chemical solutions

Vascular Perfusion

The flow of blood or fluid to tissues and organs through the circulatory system

Capillaries

- Simpliest division on blood vascular system that connects to arteries and veins

- Controls delivery of chemicals to deep & superficial body tissue

- Avg. of 85% of the blood in the body at a time