Abrasion
Antemortem injury resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis.
Ascites
Accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal cavity.
Autopsy Gel
surface preservative gels
Cautery Chemical
liquids that are basically phenol. It can be applied to areas where the skin has been removed. It should dry the area in minutes.
Colostomy
- the area of this bag and sleeve should be cleaned.
- It can be removed prior or after injection.
- insert cotton saturated with phenol
- gently push bowel back in
- close the opening with a purse string suture.
- bag need to be deoderized and put in a b
Dental Tie
ligature around the superior and inferior teeth employed to hold the mandible in a fixed position. An antiquated method of mouth closure.
Dry Abrasion
- abraded areas that have been dehydrated. It resembles a scab. The tissue is dark brown to black, very rough, and firm to the touch.
- cosmetic issue
Formaldehyde Gray
Grey discoloration of the body caused by the reaction of formaldehyde from the embalming process with hemoglobin to form methylhemoglobin.
Integumentary Lips
establishing the curvature to the upper _______ is key to a natural appearance.
Laceration
Wound characterized by irregular tearing of tissue.
Larvicide
Substance used to kill insect larvae.
Maggot
An insect larvae; especially flies.
Mandibular Suture
Method of mouth closure in which a suture is passed through the septum of the nose and around the mandible.
Mandibular Suture
stitch used to hold the mouth closed: placed behind the lips, one part is passed through the inferior jaw at the median plane, where as the other part extends through the nasal septum on the superior frenulum.
Moist Abrasion
- abraded areas that are moist to the touch. Some bruising may be present.
- can be covered with a compress of undiluted cavity fluid, phenol cautery solution, or autopsy gel.
- after embalming dry the area so it can be sealed.
Mucous Membrane
the visible red surface of the lips; the lining membrane of body cavities that communicate with the exterior.
Musculature Suture
Method of mouth closure in which a suture is passed through the septum of the nose and through the mentalis muscle of the chin.
Prognathism
Projection of the jaw or jaws that may cause problems with mouth closure and alignment of the teeth.
Razor Burn
A mark of dessication.
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Distension of the tissues beneath the skin by gas or air; an antemortem condition brought about by a surgical procedure or trauma.
Tissue Gas
Postmortem accumulation of gas in tissues or cavities brought about by an anaerobic gas-forming bacillus. Ex. Clostridium perfringens.
Tracheotomy
- these tubes should be removed prior to embalming.
- the area should be disinfected.
- cotton saturated with disinfectant or cautery agent can be placed in the opening.
- the opening should be closed after embalming, because the opening provides an escap
Weather Line
line of color changes at the junction of the wet and dry portions of each mucous membrane.
Pacemaker
- needs to be removed for cremation
- can be taken out prior to or after embalming.
- needs to be returned to the hospital or buried with the body.
Surgical Incisions
- if sutures are recent, disinfect the the area and cauterize with a surface pack
- metal sutures can be removed after arterial injection with a hemostat
- can be sutured with a baseball stitch
Feeding/Air Tubes
- a tube that is inserted into the mouth or nostril
- should be removed prior to embalming.
- areas that were covered may need to be massaged during arterial injection
- - after embalming it may be necessary to use restorative wax.
Abdominal Feeding Tubes
- tubes inserted into the stomach.
- can be removed prior to or after embalming.
- the area should be disinfected
- small piece of cotton saturated with phenol can be inserted into the hole where the tube was cut.
- can be closed with a trocar button or a
Surgical Drains
- can be removed before or after embalming.
- openings should be packed with cotton saturated with phenol
- small purse string suture or trocar button to close it
Intravenous Catheters
- should remain in place until after arterial embalming.
- tubes can be removed and openings can be enlarged to close with a trocar button.
- should be sealed
Urinary Catheter
- can be removed prior to embalming
- cut the small side vent to allow the balloon to collapse.
- pull it out from the body.
- if inserted through the body a small purse string suture or trocar button can close the hole.
- dispose of it ina biohazard cont
Intravascular
Livor Mortis is an _________ disease.
Extravascular
Postmortem Stain is an _______ disease.
Elevate the shoulder
how can you clear or prevent livor mortis?
Bleach
what can you do to assist in clearing Ecchymosis and purpura?
Skin Lesions
Treatment of _________
1) disinfect the affected area
2) perserve the tissue surronding the lesion
3) dry the tissues
4) deodorize the tissue
Skin Slip
for this condition you need to
- clean the area of loose skin
- coat the area ith a surface preservative gel
- apply a surface pack of undiluted cavity fluid or phenol compound
Opened and Drained
pustules and blisters need to be?
Acites
what is abdominal edema referred too?
Punctured Lung or Pleural Sac
what is the source of Subcutaneous Emphysema?
Subcutaneous Emphysema
gases will escape through incisions; establish good arterial preservation; channel tissues after arterial injection to release gases.
Decomposition Gas
what type of gas is caused by the breakdown of the body tissues?
Decomposition Gas
strong proper strong chemical in sufficent amounts by arterial injection; hypodermic and surface treatments; channel to release gas.
True Tissue Gas
this is caused by anaerobic bacteria or clostridum perfringens.
True Tissue Gas
use of special tissue gas arterial solutions; localized hypoderic injection of cavity fluid; channel tissues to relieve gas.