345 3.2 Terms & SG
What are the hidden entry points for the chin?
Behind the earlobe Lower center of the chin
What is the suggested solvent for removing blood on tissue?
Cold water and ammonia
Which of these can sometimes be removed by the embalmer: a discoloration or stain?
Discoloration
What is the suggested solvent for removing lipstick?
Dry cleaning solvent
What is the suggested solvent for removing grease?
Ether, acetone, gasoline, and liquid shampoo
What are the hidden entry points for the temples?
Eyebrows Sideburns Hairline Behind the top of the ear Behind the anterior part of the helix
What substance is used to elevate sunken/emaciated tissues by hypodermic injection?
Feature builder
What is the suggested solvent for removing mercurochrome?
Household bleach
Why is hypodermic tissue building done after arterial embalming?
If done before, it will destroy the vascular/ capillary system and cause swelling during embalming
What are the hidden entry points for the forehead?
In the eyebrow The hair
What are the hidden entry points for the neck?
Inside the ear Angle of the jaw
Why is a restricted cervical injection suggested for treating a jaundice case?
It allows injection of a stronger solution into the truck while the head can be injected separately with a milder solution
What has happened to blood if an intravascular discoloration has become a stain?
It has hemolyzed - releasing hematin into tissues can cause postmortem stain
What effect does isopropanol (IPA) have on phenol?
It neutralizes the bleaching effects of phenol
What are the hidden entry points for the lips?
Lateral corners at termination of the line of closure
What is the suggested solvent for removing nicotine?
Lemon juice and household bleach
What is the suggested solvent for removing ballpoint ink?
Lemon juice or petroleum jelly
What are the hidden entry points for the cheeks?
Nostril Behind the wing of the nose Corners of the mouth Behind the lobe of the ear Behind the tragus of the ear Behind the upper part of the jawline Angle of the jaw
What are two common bleaching agents used in embalming and restorative art?
Phenol and cavity fluids
Point of entry
Point of insertion for hypodermic injection or channeling.
What is the suggested solvent for removing adhesive tape?
Rubbing alcohol and ether
What are the hidden entry points for the hands?
Sides of fingers Between the knuckles Wrists Between thumb/ index finger finger at knuckle
What are the hidden entry points for the eyes?
Sunken eyes- behind the eyeball - between the eyelids and medial end or inner canthus Collapsed eyes - directly into the eyeball but avoid iris
Bleaching
The act of lightening a discoloration by hypodermic means or by surface compress.
Hypodermic tissue building
The injection of special creams or liquids into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle to restore natural contour.
What is the risk of hypodermically bleaching an area before arterial injection?
The vascular/ capillary systems would be destroyed and swelling would occur when embalming begins
Stain
To discolor with foreign matter; an area so discolored.
Blanch
To whiten by removing color; to make pale.
What is the suggested solvent for removing glue/cement?
White vinegar and glue solvent
What are the suggested restorative art treatments for discolored fingernail beds?
~ Cosmetize over the top of the nail ~ Place artificial nails over the area ~ Lift the nail bed off the finger
Describe the process of hypodermic tissue building.
~ Fill syringe with liquid tissue builder ~ Insert needle/ syringe into the most distant portion of the area to be built up ~ As you move the needle, inject tissue builder in that area~Use hand to smooth the area and restore natural contour ~ Tissue builder will close the hole itself, wax may need to be applied to a dehydrated spot
What are common embalming treatments for a jaundice case?
~Perform a pre-injection (if no edema present) ~Reapply massage cream to viewable areas ~Mix solution using a low index jaundice fluid and high volume solution ~Use a restricted cervical injection
What are common post-embalming treatments for a jaundice case?
~Remove massage cream applied during embalming ~Wait 24 hours apply cosmetics ~Apply opaque cosmetics to cover jaundice
What are common pre-embalming treatments for a jaundice case?
~Wash body with soap and warm water ~Wipe soap off skin with warm cloth ~Apply massage cream ~Apply warm towel over area for 10-15 min and wipe clean
Jaundice
A condition caused by an excess of the bile pigment bilirubin resulting in a yellow appearance of the skin and tissues
What is the suggested solvent for removing iodine?
Alcohol
What causes the condition of jaundice?
An excess amount of the bile pigment bilirubin- commonly associated with hepatitis and cirrhosis
Phenol (Carbolic acid)
Antiseptic/disinfectant employed to dry moist tissues and bleach discolored tissues; also provides moderate preservation of tissue; also known as Carbolic Acid.
Discoloration
Any abnormal color in or upon the human body; may be removed by arterial injection.
Feature builder (Tissue builder)
Any substance used to elevate sunken (emaciated) tissues to normal level either by hypodermic injection as a liquid modifier incorporated with the embalming fluid and injected arterially; also known as Tissue Builder.
What are two options for treating a discoloration?
Arterial injection and bleaching
