Embalming Instruments Quiz

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Embalming Instruments

Needle Injector: Impels metal pins into bone for mouth closures, aiding in preservation.
Semilunar Needle: A three-eighths-inch circle needle with a spring eye, ideal for delicate suturing.
L Needle: Loopuypt Suture Needle designed for enhanced grip during suturing.
Postmortem Double Curved Suture Needle: Closes autopsy incisions and incisions for vessel access.
Postmortem Half-Curved Suture Needle: Similar use for closing autopsies and accessing vessels.
Autopsy Aspirator: Sucks blood and arterial fluid from cavities, incorporating multiple openings to prevent clogging.
Drain Tube: Metal cylinder used to drain blood; directs fluid towards the right atrium, maintaining venous pressure.
Embalming Hand Pump: Functions as a historical syringe for pressure injection or vacuum aspiration.
Luer-Lok: Quarter-turn arterial tubes facilitating secure connections.
Nasopharyngeal Aspirator: Inserted into nostrils or throat for limited aspiration of nasal passages.
Aneurysm Hook: A blunt instrument for tissue dissection and vessel elevation; comes in hook and needle variations.
Bistoury Knife: Curved cutting tool; opens arteries and veins and excises tissue.
Calvarium Clamp: Fastens the calvarium post-cranial autopsy.
Eyecap: Dome shell supporting eyelid shape.
Mouth Former: Shapes lip contour when inserted into the mouth.
Hypovalve Trocar: For hypodermic treatments, assists in aspiration and injection of autopsied remains.
Iliac Drain Tube: Long tube inserted into the external iliac vein, directing fluid to the heart.
Trocar: Pointed surgical tool for cavity aspiration and fluid injection; available in various sizes.
Centrifuge: Widely used self-contained device for fluid processing.
Gravity Injector: Elevates liquids above the body for anatomical studies.
Hemostat (Locking Forceps): Clamps leaking vessels, can hold arterial tubes in place.
Cavity Fluid Injector: Connects to a cavity fluid bottle to assist in injecting cavity fluid.
Plastic Clothing: Undergarments designed to control leakage; available in various forms including unionalls and coveralls.
Embalming Table: Equipped for water drainage, facilitates dressing and preparation.
Dressing Table: Standard table maintained for dressing and cosmetizing, kept dry and sanitary.
Body Lift: Mechanical aid for placing the deceased in caskets; hydraulic/electric options available for safety.
Trocar Button: Device for closing trocar punctures.
Injector Needles: Lightweight wires used for mouth closures in place of suturing.
Tissue Gathering Forceps: Locking forceps with sharp ends, ideal for tissue manipulation.
Electric Spatula: Used for cauterizing open tissue and reducing edema.
Spring Forceps: Resembling tweezers, designed for grasping and holding tissue.
Straight Threaded Arterial Tube: Threaded tube to inject embalming fluid into the vascular system.
Y-Tube: Facilitates simultaneous fluid injection in autopsied bodies.

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Test your knowledge on essential embalming instruments used in the field. This quiz covers various tools such as suture needles, aspirators, and pumps vital for preservation and autopsy procedures. Enhance your understanding of these specialized instruments.