Embalming Review Flashcards

Flashcards summarizing key points for embalming review.

Why are hypodermic injections important for embalming?

Hypodermic injections, especially in hands and fingers, are crucial because those areas often have circulation issues.

What steps should be taken if a body needs to sit for an extended period?

Reaspirate the body, double-check for leakage, and pack orifices (nose, mouth) to prevent leakage or other discharge.

When should incisions be closed during embalming?

Close incisions after aspiration to ensure all fluids are removed.

What is the purpose of cutting the trachea during embalming?

Cutting the trachea and other structures in the neck prevents backflow of fluids.

What issues can arise during embalming from flies and maggots?

Maggots, flies can get into orifices and cause issues, so doors should be closed during embalming.

What can be used to pack orifices to control odors?

Kerosene or gas can be used to pack orifices to control odors and prevent infestation.

What is a 'moon cut' in embalming?

A "moon cut" is an incision made to drain fluid, often in cases of significant swelling.

What does movement closure consist of?

Movement closure, invasive devices, pacemaker, intravenous needle, surgical drains, cost me power, apparatus, washing of the body, turning of the body to dry and expect for posterior lesion

How should open sores or lesions be treated during embalming?

Cavity fluid can be packed into open sores or lesions, sealed with plastic and duct tape.

When should the embalmer complete corrective treatments?

Corrective treatments for purge and patentable orifices

What steps should be taken regarding the mouth during the final stages of embalming?

Inspect the mouth for purge or moisture and reset features if necessary.

What should be done if false teeth do not fit correctly before embalming?

If false teeth don't fit before embalming, use a mouth former or sew the mouth and fill with cotton.

What can be used to fix mens lips?

Tinted lip color may be used to color men's lips.

Should Vaseline be used on the lips?

Vaseline should not be used on the lips.

What can be used to hold the mouth and eyes shut?

Dry adhesive can bed used to hold the mouth and eyes shut.

What are the two types of supplemental embalming methods

Supplemental embalming methods include surface and hypodermic embalming.

When is surface embalming necessary?

Surface embalming can be used on intact skin, broken skin, abrasions, skin slip, and surface lesions, for local treatment.

How should a skin slip be handled?

Skin slips should have the skin put back with glue covered by the hands.

What should you do with gels when embalming?

Gels should be covered with plastic to reduce fumes and evaporation.

Prior to applying cosmetics, what should the embalmer ensure?

Always apply cosmetics to a dry face

What chemicals are common used for a surface embodiment?

Liquids, gels, and powders are available

How can cotton and cavity fluid be used to preserve the tissues of the mouth?

Cotton saturated in cavity fluid can be placed over dentures and in the mouth to aid preservation.

How should you keep the eyes closed?

Use an eye cap with serrated edges to help keep the eyes closed.

Should you condition the hair?

Always condition the hair.

How do you inject fluid using a hypodermic needle?

Injecting and pulling out the needle

What solution can be used to inject hyperdermically?

Undiluted arterial or cavity fluid.

What are the two methods of closing incisions

Super adhesive and sutures.

What can be used to seal the hole left behind by a venous catheter

Dry ink and packing.

How should the pacemaker be removed

Cut completely out of a body

How do you remove a surgical drain

Cavity pack

What small amount of product assists with removing blood and cleaning solution

Household bleach

What should be done to the hair during embalming

Wash w/ conditioner

How can mold be eliminated in a body

Powders for mold/ growth limitation

What steps are important for completing the embalming report correctly?

Make certain to list clothing and jewelry that accompanies the body in the report

How should one move a body when moving it?

Head always head first, head's always up

What is the most used suture

The baseball suture