~General Restorative Art Treatments~

During Embalming

1) Application of pressure to an are to prevent swelling 2)Bleaching a discolored area (some prefer to do it after the embalming)

After Embalming

1) Excising tumors 2)reduce swelling 3)tissue building in sunken areas 4)Drying and suturing incisions 5)Applying wax 6)Applying Cosmetics 7)Hairstyling

Pre-Embalming

1)Removing dirt and any other external stains from body 2)Setting facial features 3)Temporary suturing loose flaps of skin 4)Shaving (some emb. prefer to before)

Razor Burns

Dont use same razor more than once You can use Lanolin with shaving cream and then lubricate the face after shaving.

The consideration for the treatment of fractures Leave bones in position found to prevent swelling of tissue around bone Restore bones to normal position after embalming Restore bones to normal position prior to embalming Leave bones in position found to prevent destruction of circulatory system

Restore bones to normal position prior to embalming

The appropriate corrective treatment for a second degree burn includes all of the following EXCEPT: puncture blisters before embalming. excise charred tissue. seal all effected areas. remove all loose tissue and apply surface compress.

excise charred tissue.

All of the following are part of the acceptable treatment for third degree burns EXCEPT: excise charred tissue. reduce swelling as necessary. sear and seal all unpreserved areas. puncture all blisters.

puncture all blisters.

All of the following are acceptable treatments for prognathism EXCEPT: incision of the frenula. suturing mucous membranes together with large ligature. cold water cotton slings. disarticulation of mandible.

suturing mucous membranes together with large ligature.

All of the following are acceptable treatments for separated lips EXCEPT: suturing of the lips using large ligature. use of adhesives. use of hypodermic tissue builder. use of lip wax to conceal opening.

suturing of the lips using large ligature.

What embalming procedure is recommended when injecting the body exhibiting swollen eyelids? 1. Inject a strong solution of embalming chemical under low pressure. 2. During embalming, external pressure is applied to the eyelid to control the swelling. 3. Increase pressure gradually during injection. Initial low pressures result in tissue fixation that is unaffected by higher pressure later in the procedure. 4. Excise swollen tissue before embalming to reduce the amount of swelling.

1. Inject a strong solution of embalming chemical under low pressure. 2. During embalming, external pressure is applied to the eyelid to control the swelling.

How would the embalmer remove clotted material from swollen eyelids? Select the textbook method(s). 1. Lance the area with a small needle. Aspirate the clotted materials. 2. Use of electric spatula (heating element). 3. Inject humectant into the eyelids. 4. Several incisions may be made on the undersurface of the eyelids to permit withdrawal.

1. Lance the area with a small needle. Aspirate the clotted materials. 4. Several incisions may be made on the undersurface of the eyelids to permit withdrawal.