delayed embalming
decomposition by anaerobic bacteria
putrefaction
two types of chemotherapy drugs
cytotoxic
antimetabolic
reasons to re-embalm
poor distribution
poor preservation due to secondary dilution
shipping in from countries that may not embalm as strongly as we do
shipping container made to contain a body in a casket
air tray
infant to young child age range
birth to 4 years
decomposition by aerobic bacteria
decay
caused by gas, visceral expansion, arterial solution, ascites, hydrothorax
purge
greatest absorption of preservative in this stage of rigor mortis
primary flaccidity
shipping container made to contain an uncasketed body
combo case
child to young adult age range
4 to 12
three common problems with delayed embalming
even distribution
swelling
increase in preservative demand
conditions predisposing a body to gas
antemortem subcutaneous emphysema
embalming apparatus
gas gangrene
tissue gas
decomp
challenges with long-term preservation
dehydration
mold
insufficient preservation
repeated aspiration of a body
reaspiration
young adult to adult age range
12 to mid 70s
embalming considerations for frozen bodies
thaw fully
strong solution
slow rate of flow
conditions predisposing a body to tissue gas
recent abdominal surgery
presence of gangrene
intestinal ulcerations
contaminated skin wounds
intestinal blockage
unsatisfactory embalming
contaminated instruments
embalming treatments for long-term preservation
intermittent drainage
delayed aspiration
reaspiration
metal container used for transporting a body
ziegler case
old age
70s or older
embalming treatments for decomps
6 point injection
inject head last
set features after injection
hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to neutralize odor
edema, blood in right side of heart, cyanosis
congestive heart failure
post-embalming treatments for long-term preservation
tissue filler and massage cream
mold retardant
no sealed casket
check every day
documents that may be needed when shipping out
embalming report, letter of non-contagion, death dertificate, non-contraband letter
no preinjection in these cases
infant to young child