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Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice, Sixth Edition
Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice, Sixth Edition is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and professionals in the field of mortuary science. This book is a go-to resource for those interested in understanding the history, theory, and practice of embalming.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and professionals in mortuary science programs at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for funeral directors, morticians, and anyone interested in the history and techniques of embalming.
History and Editions
The sixth edition of Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice has been updated to address the latest developments in the field. This edition includes detailed updates on historical practices, modern restorative art techniques, and the latest guidelines for infectious disease control in mortuaries. It also includes selected readings from prominent experts in the field, providing a well-rounded understanding of embalming principles.
Author and Other Works
Sharon Gee-Mascarello is the author of Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice. Sharon Gee-Mascarello is known for her meticulous research and clear, concise writing style, which makes complex concepts in embalming accessible to both students and professionals.
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For students and professionals looking to expand their knowledge in mortuary science, there are several resources available:
1. National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA): Provides guidelines and resources for funeral directors and morticians.
2. OSHA Guidelines: Offers comprehensive guidelines for infectious disease control in mortuaries.
3. Department of Defense (DOD) Mortuary Facilities: Provides standards for mortuary facilities and contracted services.
These resources can be accessed through the NFDA website or other relevant professional organizations.
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Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART I. The Theory and Practice of Embalming
1. Origins of Embalming and Reverent Care of the Dead
2. Fundamentals of Embalming
3. Personal Health and Regulatory Standards
4. The Preparation Room
5. Death: Agonal and Postmortem Changes
6. Embalming Chemicals
7. Use of Embalming Chemicals
8. Anatomical Considerations
9. Embalming Vessel Sites and Selections
10. Embalming Analysis
11. Preparation of the Body Prior to Arterial Injection
12. Injection and Drainage Techniques
13. Distribution and Diffusion of Arterial Solution
14. Cavity Embalming
15. Treatments after Arterial Injection
16. General Age Considerations
17. Preparation of Autopsied Bodies
18. Preparation of Organ and Tissue Donors
19. Delayed Embalming
20. Discolorations
21. Moisture Considerations
22. Vascular Considerations
23. Effect of Drugs on the Embalming Process
24. Selected Conditions
25. Viewing without Embalming, Delayed Viewing, Re-embalming, and Human Remains Shipping
PART II. The Origin and History of Embalming
Edward C. Johnson, Gail R. Johnson, and Melissa Johnson
PART III. History of Modern Restorative Art
Edward C. Johnson, Gail R. Johnson, and Melissa J. Williams
PART IV. Selected Readings
1. Summary of Guidelines Submitted to OSHA from the National Funeral Directors Association Committee on Infectious Disease, Summer, 1989
2. Mortuary Care of Armed Forces Service Members. From: Standards for Department of Defense (DOD) Mortuary Facilities and for Drafting a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for DOD Contracted Mortuary Services, March 2019
3. Identification: An Essential Part of What We Do
Michael Kubasak
4. The Mathematics of Embalming Chemistry: Part I. A Critical Evaluation of “One-Bottle” Embalming Chemical Claims
Jerome F. Frederick, PhD
5. The Measurement of Formaldehyde Retention in the Tissues of Embalmed Bodies
John Kroshus, Joseph McConnell, and Jay Bardole
6. The Two-Year Fix: Long-Term Preservation for Delayed Viewing
Kerry Don Peterson
7. Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde in Mortuaries
L. Lamont Moore, CIH, CSP and Eugene C. Ogrodnik, MS
8. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Formaldehyde (Is It Good or Is It Evil?)
Maureen Robinson
9. The Preparation Room: Ventilation
Jack Adams, CFSP
10. Risk of Infection and Tracking of Work-related Infectious Diseases in the Funeral Industry
Susan Salter Davidson, MS, MT (ASCP) and William H. Benjamin, Jr., PhD
11. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Personnel, Section 3: Information for Embalmers
Curtis D. Rostad, CFSP
12. Hepatitis from A to G
Kim Collison
13. The Increase in MRSA and VRE
Mike Cloud, Jr.
14. The Antimicrobial Activity of Embalming Chemicals and Topical Disinfectants on the Microbial Flora of Human Remains
Peter A. Burke and A. L. Sheffner
15. The Microbiologic Evaluation and Enumeration of Postmortem Specimens from Human Remains
Gordon W. Rose, PhD and Robert N. Hockett, MS
16. Professional Hair Care for Human Remains
Darla A. Tripoli, CO, LFD, CFSP
17. Restricted Cervical Injection as a Primary Injection Method
Ben Whitworth
18. Enhance Emaciated Features Arterially Using Split Injection and Restricted Drainage
Sharon L. Gee
19. Embalming—United Kingdom and European
Peter J. Ball, FBIE
20. The Art of Embalming and its Purpose
Ron Hast
21. Embalming COVID-19: Infection Control and Storage
Jzyk S. Ennis, PhD
22. Cosmetic Airbrushing of Un-embalmed Decedents
Daryl M. Hammond
Glossary
Index
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