Obesity When dealing with a case where the subject has suffered from or succumbed to obesity – the excessive accumulation of fat, impairing the bodily functions, or rendering one uncomfortable, special attention must be shown to the formulation of arterial and supplemental fluids. In general the embalmer, does not know the immediate cause of death upon beginning the embalming process, therefore it is best to view all obese individuals as “difficult” cases. Emaciation Emaciation, or extreme thinness, can be brought on by diseases like diabetes, but it can also result from such conditions as dementia, failure to thrive, and malnutrition. The deceased is almost skeletal with sunken facial features. Emaciation is a major cause of concern for the embalmer, Chapter 2 summary The biggest mistake an embalmer can make is to use the exact same solution formula for each body, no matter what conditions present. Many chemical companies provide suggested solution formulas that apply to specific situations. These can be a great starting point as you’re deciding which chemicals to use. For example, Dodge offers the following chart as a guide in the embalming
The embalming practitioner must consider a higher formaldehyde demand when configuring the primary dilution factor, they may also consider using a low water or waterless embalming. Because fatty tissue does not always take well to arterial fluid, it is equally important to factor in hypodermic and surface embalming. Plastic garments are also recommended to prevent leakage of fluid seeping through the pores, as well as the oil from the fatty tissue. as the task to create a natural appearance is met with extreme difficulty. Sites like the temples, lips, cheeks, and eyes often can be injected with tissue builder to promote a more natural appearance. Caution must be applied when injection tissue builders as it can cause a swollen or unnatural look. room. This chart will be included in the “Helpful Tools and Tables” section attached to this course. Guidelines for discussed conditions have been addressed as they relate to various specific scenarios. One must remember the fore-mentioned provide a starting point of these cases.
HELPFUL TABLES AND TOOLS
Disclaimer: The course author does not endorse any products or receive any compensation from any product or company. Softening recommendations The hardness of water is expressed in terms of calcium carbonate parts of hardness per million parts of water (ppm). Water hardness may be temporary or permanent depending on the geographic location of the funeral home establishment, or central embalming facility. A standard water treatment for every gallon of water should be used to get the best embalming results. Hardness ppm Minimum Control 0 to 68 2 oz. per gallon of Arterial fluid (soft) 69 to 153 3 oz. per gallon of Arterial fluid (soft) 154 to 221 4 oz. per gallon of Arterial fluid (medium) 222 to 304 5 oz. per gallon of Arterial fluid (hard) 305 to 374 6 oz. per gallon of Arterial fluid (very hard) 375 to 442 7 oz. per gallon of Arterial fluid (extremely hard) 443 to 527 8 oz. per gallon of Arterial fluid (extremely hard)
Special Purpose Fluids Co-Injection: Edema Pro (an Edema reducer), Humectants, Water conditioner Softer and Anti-Coagulant Cosmetic dyes and Stains Accessory Embalming Agents: Hardening compounds, Pulverized, and BTU (granular low to no dust) Embalming Powders: San-Veino, Positive powder, Quad and Hexaphene powder Surface Sprays: Nu-It, San-Veino and CSD in spray form Gels: Cadisol, Nu-Leco and San-Veino, or Hexaphene MA-22 and For-Jey Creams: External Moisturizing Cream, Soft Skin and Emollient Cream Bleaches: Cadisol, Hexyethylphenoform and Bruise Bleach Deodorizer: R.G.S., Odeo and Nu-It Special Application Fluids Sealing Compounds: Leak proof Skin, M-F and Sealit Drying Compounds: Cadisol and Sealit Tissue Builders: Tissue Filler regular (BB-58), Tissue Filler firming, Tissue Filler water soluble Adhesives: Aron Alpha and Leak proof Skin
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