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Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice, Fourth Edition

by Mayer, Robert G.

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4th

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9780071439503

ISBN10:

0071439501

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Hardcover

Pub. Date:

11/9/2005

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MCG

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There is no other book on the subject that is as complete and up-to-date in its coverage of the art and science of embalming, restorative arts, and mortuary cosmetology for students and practitioners. Known throughout the industry as the authority and complete reference on the history, theory, practice, and technique of embalming, this new Fourth Edition represents a thorough guide to traditional practice as well as new trends.

Foreword

Preface

xvii

Acknowledgments

xix

PART I. THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EMBALMING

(498)

Section I

Embalming: Social, Psychological, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations

(22)

Fundamentals of Embalming

(16)

Personal, Public Health, and Regulatory Considerations

(26)

Technical Orientation of Embalming

(36)

Death---Agonal and Preembalming Changes

103

(16)

Embalming Chemicals

119

(16)

Use of Embalming Chemicals

135

(14)

Anatomical Considerations

149

(14)

Embalming Vessel Sites and Selections

163

(22)

Embalming Analysis

185

(14)

Preparation of the Body Prior to Arterial Injection

199

(28)

Injection and Drainage Techniques

227

(18)

Distribution and Diffusion of Arterial Solution

245

(22)

Cavity Embalming

267

(16)

Preparation of the Body After Arterial Injection

283

(16)

General Body Considerations

299

(18)

Preparation of Autopsied Bodies

317

(18)

Preparation of Organ and Tissue Donors

335

(16)

Delayed Embalming

351

(14)

Discolorations

365

(24)

Moisture Considerations

389

(18)

Vascular Considerations

407

(10)

Effect of Drugs on the Embalming Process

417

(10)

Selected Conditions

427

(16)

Embalming for Delayed Viewing, Reembalming of the Body, Embalming for Shipping

443

(14)

Section II. The Origin and History of Embalming

457

(42)

Edward C. Johnson

Gail R. Johnson

Melissa Johnson

PART II. RESTORATIVE ART AND MORTUARY COSMETOLOGY

499

(108)

Section I. Restorative Art

501

(56)

Restorative Art---Part 1

501

(14)

Restorative Art---Part 2

515

(42)

Section II. Mortuary Cosmetology

557

(32)

C. Richard Sanders

Preliminary Procedures

557

(8)

Cosmetic Application

565

(17)

Cosmetizing the Hands

582

(3)

Discolorations

585

(4)

Section III. History of Modern Restorative Art

589

(18)

Edward C. Johnson

Gail R. Johnson

Melissa J. Williams

PART III. SELECTED READINGS AND GLOSSARY

607

(110)

Section I. Selected Readings

609

(78)

Summary of Guidelines Submitted to OSHA from the National Funeral Directors Association Committee on Infectious Disease (Summer, 1989)

609

(4)

Armed Services Specification for Mortuary Services (Care of Remains of Deceased Personnel and Regular and Port of Entry Requirements for Caskets and Shipping Cases). Appendix D, Federal Acquisition Regulation AR 638-2.9, February 1996

613

(5)

Identification: An Essential Part of What We Do

618

(3)

The Mathematics of Embalming Chemistry: Part I. A Critical Evaluation of ``One-Bottle'' Embalming Chemical Claims

621

(3)

The Measurement of Formaldehyde Retention in the Tissues of Embalmed Bodies

624

(3)

The Two Year Fix: Long-Term Preservation for Delayed Viewing

627

(3)

Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde in Mortuaries

630

(5)

Formaldehyde Vapor Emission Study in Embalming Rooms

635

(1)

Reported Studies on Effects of Formaldehyde Exposure

636

(2)

The Preparation Room: Ventilation

638

(2)

Final Report on Literature Search on the Infectious Nature of Dead Bodies for the Embalming Chemical Manufacturers Association, September 1, 1968

640

(3)

Dangers of Infection

643

(2)

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Personnel Section 3---Information for Embalmers

645

(12)

Hepatitis from A to G

657

(2)

The Increase in MRSA and VRE

659

(2)

The Antimicrobial Activity of Embalming Chemicals and Topical Disinfectants on the Microbial Flora of Human Remains

661

(3)

The Microbiologic Evaluation and Enumeration of Postmortem Specimens from Human Remains

664

(2)

Recommendation for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health-Care Settings

666

(7)

Can Magnesium Sulfate Be Safely Used to Rid the Body of Fluid in the Lower Extremities?

673

(1)

Major Body Elevation as a Technique for the Reduction of Swelling in the Faces and Hands of Embalmed Bodies

674

(2)

Fountain's Method of Management Techniques for the Eyes

676

(6)

Enhance Emaciated Features Arterially Using Split Injection and Restricted Drainage

682

(1)

Embalming---United Kingdom and European

683

(4)

Section II. Glossary

687

(30)

Index

717

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