Pre-arterial injection
•Arterial injection
•Post-arterial injection - ANSWER-What are the three time periods in embalming a body?
Each period specific procedures culminate in the completely embalmed body - ANSWER-What is the
primary reason for these periods?
•Observation
•Analysis of ...
•Post-arterial injection - ANSWER-What are the three time periods in embalming a body?
Each period specific procedures culminate in the completely embalmed body - ANSWER-What is the
primary reason for these periods?
•Observation
•Analysis of the observation
•Implementation of a plan of treatment
•Observation of the results - ANSWER-What are the four steps performed during each period?
Body conditions and skill of the operator
-Stomach/lung purge = Mouth closed after arterial embalming
- " buck teeth" = Glued lips prior to arterial embalming - ANSWER-What may influence what procedures
may or may not be performed during a time period? examples
•Observation of solution and distribution during injection
•Drainage and techniques to improve arterial solution circulation - ANSWER-What should the embalmer
devote their full attention to? what else?
Employ as many techniques as possible - ANSWER-To maximize retention and minimize swelling what
should you do during the injection phase?
Permission has been given for embalming the body - ANSWER-What are two things that you must verify
prior to embalming?
,Identification tags on the body - ANSWER-At least one of what should become part of the permanent file
on the deceased?
Should be labeled and kept secure - ANSWER-How should photographs of the deceased be treated?
•Permission to embalm
•Positive identification
•Decedent care report
•Clothing / Personal effects inventory - ANSWER-What are some items that should be included in the
permanent file of the deceased that are discussed by your book?
The embalming between the person making arrangements and the funeral director - ANSWER-A clear
understanding of embalming between what parties is important?
The postmortem condition of the deceased - ANSWER-What should an arranging funeral director that
has not seen the body be made aware of?
Yes, Their request may be for a limited period = hours instead of days - ANSWER-Can a family view a
body without embalming? If they can, what should you inform them of?
When deceased is moved from removal cot/ refrigeration to the preparation table - ANSWER-Prior to
arterial embalming, when does the embalming process begin?
Mechanical lifting device - ANSWER-Whenever possible, what should you use when lifting bodies?
•Centered on the table
•Head as near as possible to the upper end of the table - ANSWER-How should a body be temporarily
positioned when initially placed on the embalming table?
•Sprayed with topical disinfectant
, •Gently roll the deceased ( hand on shoulder and hip) toward yourself and clothing is pushed beneath
the center of the body
•Roll body back to supine position
•Move to the opposite side and repeat rolling process - ANSWER-Explain the process for removing
clothing, sheeting, etc. and what should be done to those items in regards to disinfection and disposal?
Pull - ANSWER-In moving a wrapped body, would you push or pull?
•Placing the removal cot next to the embalming table
•Stand on the opposite side of the embalming table and reach across the table to the deceased
•Pull the legs of the deceased onto the table first; then the portions of sheeting that envelop the trunk
and shoulders - ANSWER-Explain the three steps your book details in moving the body from the removal
cot to the embalming table?
•Evaluate situation
•When moving a body make sure that the wheels are locked on one of the devices
•Get help if you think more than one person needs to transfer - ANSWER-Explain the guidelines for
lifting or moving in preparation of the lift/move.
•To lift the body, stand with feet apart even to your shoulders
•Stand close to the body, When elevated keep the deceased close to your body
•When lifting, squat down, back straight, lift with legs - ANSWER-Explain the guidelines for lifting or
moving in techniques of the lift/move.
•Do not attempt to lift if the object is too heavy
•Team for heavy lifting with good communication - ANSWER-Why should you know your limits when
lifting or moving?
It is easier wrapped or partially clothed - ANSWER-Is it easier to position the body on the table clothes or
unclothed?
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