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Mortuary Science EmbalmingEmbalming Analysis - answer The consideration given to the dead body prior to, during,
and after the embalming procedure is completed; documentation is recommended.
Case Analysis - answer Another name for the Embalming Analysis.
Purpose - answer The _______ of an embalming analysis is to prescribe and apply the proper embalming technique.
Intrinsic - answer__________ Factors for a Case Analysis:
Cause and manner of death
Body Conditions (pathological conditions, microbial influence, moisture, thermal influences, nitrogenous waste products, weight, gas.)
Presence or absence of Discolorations
Postmortem changes
Pharmaceutical agents
Illegal Drugs
Extrinsic - answer_________ Factors for a Case Analysis:
Enviromental
Atmospheric conditions
Thermal influences
Microbial Influences
Vermin
Postmortem Interval
Embalmer
Initial Treatment of the Body - answer1. Disinfection of oral and nasal cavities.
2. Remove and record all clothing and personal effects.
3. Disinfection of clothing 4. Remove medical dressings and devices
5. Bathe/External Disinfection
What is this?
Nitrogenous Waste Products - answerMetabolic by-products that contain nitrogen such as urea and uric acid. These compounds have a high affinity for formaldehyde and tend to neutralize embalming chemicals.
Exsanguinated - answerOut of Blood or loss of blood to the point of not being able to support life. Leaves person ghostly white. Postmortem Interval - answerAmount of time between death and embalming. The shorter the better.
Position of the Body - answerThis can be done prior to embalming, the order is optional.
Place body in same position it will be in the casket.
15 degrees to the right - answerThe face may be tilted:
Tip of the nose with their right big toe - answerWhat is a trick to line up the face 15 degrees to the right?
Massage Cream - answerPlace ______ _______ on the face for:
Break up rigor
cleanse tissue pores
retard dehydration
base for further massage
base for cosmetics
Precautions - answerThese are some _______ for Closing the mouth:
-Excessive manipulation of the lip tissue can cause distention later when you inject.
-Sharp teeth can cause personal injury to the operator.
Mouth Formers - answerA device used in the mouth in shaping the contour of the lips.
5 arcs in the line of upper lip - answerWhat is important to observe in points of natural expression?
Classic hunting bow - answerAnother name for the 5 arcs in the line of upper lip.
Natural Facial Lines - answerThe outer edges of mouth should align with center of eyes.
Slightly elevated - answerThe protrusion of the upper lip should be ______ _______ over lower lip.
Needle Injector - answerA mechanical device used to impel specially designed metal pins into bone.
Musculature Suture - answerMethod of mouth closure in which a suture is passed through the septum of the nose and through the mentalis muscle of the chin. AKA Frenulum Suture.
Frenulum - answerA fleshy strip of tissue which attaches two body parts together such as in between the upper and lower lips and the teeth.
Mandibular Suture - answerMethod of mouth closure in which a suture is passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible.
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