Anatomy and Embalming: A Treatise on the Science and Art of Embalming, the Latest and Most Successful Methods of Treatment and the General Anatomy Relating to this SubjectNunnamaker, Albert John
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Anatomy and Embalming: A Treatise on the Science and Art of Embalming, the Latest and Most Successful Methods of Treatment and the General Anatomy Relating to this Subject
Nunnamaker, Albert John
Embalming
Give the body a thorough arterial and cavity injection, paying especial
attention to the pleural sacs, which should be injected independently
from the first intercostal space on each side or from the apex of the
cavity. Drain blood and disinfect the contents of the blood bottle
before disposing of same. For transportation, govern yourself according
to the provisions of the transportation laws.
(B) _Broncho-Pneumonia_—_Synonyms._—Capillary Bronchitis; Lobular
Pneumonia; Catarrhal Pneumonia.
_Definition._—An inflammation of the terminal bronchi, air vesicles,
and interstitial tissue of a few or many of the lobules.
_Pathology._—The interstitial tissue between the air cells and the
capillaries are greatly weakened. In most cases the lung will float
when placed in water, though the small mahogany-colored nodules found
distributed throughout the lung when excised sink in water.
_Treatment._—The nature of the disease is such that preservation is
comparatively simple, the disease affecting the extremities of the
respiratory system. Arterial injection together with special attention
to the pleural sacs will suffice for the cases. For transportation,
govern yourself according to the provisions of the transportation
rules.
(C) _Chronic Interstitial Pneumonia._—_Synonyms._—Cirrhosis of the
lungs; Fibroid Pneumonia.
_Definition._—A chronic inflammation of the lungs, in which the normal
air cells are replaced by fibrous or connective tissue, followed by
induration and atrophy of the lung.
_Pathology._—The disease is nearly always confined to one lung, though,
in very rare cases, both lungs may be involved, while localized areas
are the rule. The affected lung becomes atrophied and in extreme cases,
may be no larger than the closed hand. As a result of the shrinkage of
the lung tissue, the heart undergoes hypertrophy. When tuberculosis
exists, cavities of varying size and number are found, and the
interstitial tissue between the capillaries and the air cells is very
much weakened.
_Treatment._—Should this disease be followed by a rupture of the
capillaries during the injection, thereby causing a hemorrhage
from the oral and nasal openings, treat it as you would a case of
pulmonary hemorrhage. Otherwise give the body a thorough arterial
and cavity injection with special attention to the pleural sacs. For
transportation, govern yourself according to the provisions of the
transportation laws.
=Hydrothorax.=—_Synonyms._—Thoracic dropsy; Dropsy of the chest; Dropsy
of the pleura.
_Definition._—A collection of serous fluid within the pleural cavity
without inflammation.
_Pathology._—Hydrothorax, unless due to cardiac affections, is usually
bilateral. The quantity of fluid varies, and is generally greater on
one side than on the other. The fluid is free, and of a low specific
gravity, alkaline in character, clear, and of an amber color.
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