Embalming Flashcards
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Which arterial chemical is primarily responsible for preserving proteins in embalmed tissue?
Answer: Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde cross-links proteins, halting decomposition and firming tissue.
The 'demand' method of injection refers to:
Answer: Injecting fluid only as fast as the body accepts it
Demand injection matches fluid delivery to the body's absorption rate, preventing tissue distension.
Decomposition gases trapped in tissue during embalming are best addressed by:
Answer: Channel incisions and hypodermic treatment
Channeling releases trapped gases and allows cavity fluid or hypodermic chemicals to penetrate the affected area.
Which condition causes the skin to slip easily from underlying tissue and complicates embalming?
Answer: Skin slip
Skin slip results from decomposition separating the epidermis from the dermis, making arterial distribution difficult.
What is the purpose of adding a water conditioner to the embalming solution?
Answer: To soften hard water and improve fluid distribution
Water conditioners chelate minerals in hard water that would otherwise react with embalming chemicals and impede distribution.
In multi-point injection, the embalmer uses:
Answer: Multiple injection sites to ensure complete distribution
Multi-point injection raises arteries in several body regions to overcome restricted distribution.
The primary purpose of a trocar button after cavity embalming is to:
Answer: Seal the trocar puncture wound in the abdomen
Trocar buttons are screw-in plugs that close the abdominal puncture site to prevent leakage.