Chapter 2: Advanced Embalming 2 CE Hours
Course overview The student will gain a deeper understanding of this time- honored practice of embalming and human preservation that has never been more critical in the funeral industry. Learning objectives After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Define advanced embalming. Discuss natural vs. artificial means of preservation. Understand chemical components necessary for the purpose of proper preservation. Identifying and treating special body conditions.
Prepare for and perform treatment for various difficult and trauma cases: Edema, decomposition, tissue recovery, long bone preservation, bleaching bruised areas, etc. Understand and practice embalming techniques focused around less common cases.
CHAPTER 1: ADVANCED EMBALMING
As one of the world’s oldest professions, the Deathcare Industry is continually met with the task of finding a comfortable and acceptable balance of old methods in a new age. While other industries have kept pace with modern day methods and procedures moving forward as consumer demands dictate, it seems to some that the funeral industry is among the last to emerge into the 21st century because so much of what the funeral professionals do is steeped in time-honored practices and tradition. In years past, the business of death was simple, and the funeral industry was represented as a sensitive, hands- on business with high emotions. Moreover, the funeral professionals whose traditions and techniques have been handed down from generation to generation have done an exceptional job honoring tradition and the idolization of the deceased and their religious practices. It is these same professionals that are now at the turning point of joining the old with the new. It is not correct to state that the embracing of new techniques will not be met without challenge, however in today’s age funeral entrepreneurs are forward- What is advanced embalming? Special treatment rendered beyond that of a standard embalming case is defined as advanced embalming. When a traumatic or unforeseen circumstance resulting in death occurs; which may include accidental, sudden, homicide or even upon suffering of a brief illnesses; advanced embalming techniques or techniques used beyond that of a “normal” case may be required in effort to restore the individual to an identifiable and viewable state. Advanced embalming preservation requires the use of stronger preservative chemicals for localized, topical and cavity treatments as well as a myriad of modifying agents. In addition, it requires mastery of restoration and a vast anatomical knowledge. Careful evaluation of each case presented to the embalming practitioner must be met with the highest level of standards and attention. The most common oversights that result in preservation failure in such delicate cases are often preventable and are in general, the result of improper procedures performed by the embalmer. Some of the most common errors in procedures include, but are not limited to:
thinking professionals who have the skill and knowledge to reshape the death care industry and its appearance to the public eye. The rise of cremation has had a major impact on the honored tradition of preparation for public viewing and has become America’s preferred method of disposition. Yet, the focus of funeral professionals shouldn’t be to combat cremation- instead, to focus on educating families on services that can honor both tradition and modern-day practices. The time-honored practice of embalming and human preservation has never been so critical in the funeral industry. In Chapter 1 of this course we will: ● Define Advanced Embalming. ● Understand the importance of Advanced Embalming skills and techniques. ● Discuss natural vs. artificial means of preservation. ● Understand chemical components necessary for the purpose of proper preservation. ● Non preparation of the vascular system prior to preservation treatment. ● Too strong of a formulated embalming solution. ● Too weak of a formulated embalming solution. ● Basing preservation formulation on tissue rigidity or firmness. ● Excessive injection speed (rate of flow). ● Excessive pressure injection. ● Excessive drainage. ● Lack of drainage. ● Inadequate or lack of treatment of viscera and cavity. ● Lack of topical preservation treatment. ● Lack of internal packs or hypodermic treatment. ● Re-aspiration and reinjection prior to viewing or shipping. A high level of care, technical and surgical skills and the need for a high anatomical knowledge are the basis of which an advanced embalmer needs to perform these invasive and delicate procedures. As professionals, we must understand that the use of quality and properly formulated chemistry is our best insurance against embalming failure.
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