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
_Treatment._—As in all chronic affections of the liver, where the skin
takes on a yellowish or bronze hue, due to pigmentation, it is almost
impossible to bring about the desired cosmetic effects. The pigment is
not only in the blood vessel but also in the tissues of the skin.
We would advise the washing out of the tissues, by the use of the
oxalic or borax solution, injecting the axillary artery and draining
from the femoral artery or raising both the carotid arteries, injecting
upward on one side and draining from the other.
For transportation, govern yourself according to the transportation
rules.
=Appendicitis.=—An inflammation, acute or chronic, of the appendix.
_Pathology._—The pathology will depend to a great extent upon the
degree of the inflammation. Ulceration may take place or there may be
perforation.
_Treatment._—If, after an operation, reopen the incision made by
the surgeon, relieve the gas pressure on the intestines by incising
them; surround the intestines with hardening compound; then inject an
artery, using half strength fluid for the first 64 oz., followed by
enough normal fluid to secure preservation. Drain the blood during the
injection by one of the drainage processes.
If no operation has been made, insert a trocar into the caecum to
relieve the gas pressure, then inject normal fluid into the same place,
using sufficient fluid to neutralize the process of putrefactive
fermentation. The trocar can be first inserted in the usual place
passing it to the caecum, or through the abdominal wall directly over
the caecum. The arterial injection and drainage should be made as is
mentioned above. For transportation, govern yourself according to the
transportation rules.
=Peritonitis.=—An acute or chronic inflammation of the peritoneum
either local or general.
_Pathology._—There is nearly always present more or less fluid in the
abdominal cavity.
_Treatment._—Drain blood from a large vein, and inject half strength
fluid for the first part of the injection, following this with enough
normal fluid to preserve the tissues of the body. After the arterial
injection and drainage have been completed, pierce the abdominal cavity
in the usual place and draw off all the fluid that you can reach,
paying especial attention to the lower part of the cavity. Then inject
normal or supernormal fluid into the cavity to neutralize the process
of putrefactive fermentation. Pierce the colons and inject fluid into
them as well. If fermentation resists this treatment, make a small
incision along the median line and above the umbilicus, examine the
stomach and intestines, incising them if they contain the gas. After
eliminating the gas, inject fluid directly into them, or, surround the
organs of the cavity with good hardening compound; sew up the incision
and the body should not deteriorate in any way. For transportation,
govern yourself according to the transportation rules.
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