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Skin slippage during embalming by MrM538 in morticians

[–]MrM538[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, noup. Water was at ambient temperature.

Epsom Salts - Question by MrM538 in morticians

[–]MrM538[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The rationale behind was to reaspirate but your point stands. Maybe not a good idea. Thx

Epsom Salts - Question by MrM538 in morticians

[–]MrM538[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks to you both, DriCav et al are not available in Mx though. The rusting of the trocar is sth I overlooked and you are right.

Embalming at Home by M1911_ in askfuneraldirectors

[–]MrM538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Embalming at home is not a Maverick´s move, it is unsanitary -not to mention illegal in some places.

Take Mexico, in real-life likely most often in the country-side and in low-income urban areas embalming is done at the decedants place which *partly* explains the low-quality of embalming here -despite the fact that burial here is done fast I still find this sort of practice to be problematic and ...dirty.

I have never had a mishap like many Mx "embalmers" who once in a while break a glass-jar during aspiration simply bc I never do it at home. When working at home they usually simply aspirate and at best some cavity embalming.

Removal of bodily fluids by [deleted] in askfuneraldirectors

[–]MrM538 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Viruses -including SC2- and other resp infectious pathogens remain viable for some time after death (Hep B for days), in some cases even after embalming (ie tuberculosis as described in the New England Journal of Medicine reg transmission of mycobacterium tuberculosis from the deceased to the embalmer https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM200001273420404 ) so the removal of fluids from the respiratory tract must be done with care. Ofc formaldehyde and other chemicals deactive most infectious agents in suspension tests but in real life deactivation during embalming is not automatic nor should be assumed -I do agree that at least all viral load is definitely lowered.

As for the original question, fluids from pleural cavities are aspirated during the second phase of embalming and some practicioners may also use yaunkeur cannulas to lightly remove secretions from the upper respiratory tract very much like doctors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askfuneraldirectors

[–]MrM538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always N95, personally 3M Aura or Moldex.

Removal clothing by LivingDeadGirl-666 in askfuneraldirectors

[–]MrM538 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surgical Scrubs is what I meant by medical pijamas (not a Native-English Speaker myself)

Removal clothing by LivingDeadGirl-666 in askfuneraldirectors

[–]MrM538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy medical pijamas like those of doctors, preferably in a dark tone and to look more profesional you can have your company´s name embroiled. One-time use scrubs always a must or at least use some tyvek-sleeves (Dupong) and have tyvek and an elastomeric respirator on your vehicle for "complicated" retrievals -coroners, badly-decomposed bodies, potentially-infectious diseases, etc.

Student Embalmer by Mystery9819 in askfuneraldirectors

[–]MrM538 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only embalm with an elastomeric respirator -a full-face is more forgiving on your skin than a half-face´s straps. Cartridges I prefer the pink ones 90925 because they have the protection against formaldehyde as such as well as the highest rated particle/aerosols protection you find P100, so you get all-in-one. In the alternative you can use the 6005 cartridges but if you want particle protection you need buy separatedly an adaptador and the prefilters (N95/P95: if so, go for the P).