Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice, Fourth Edition

Name: Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice, Fourth Edition
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ISBN: 9780071439503

ISBN-10: 0071439501

ISBN-13: 9780071439503

Edition: 4th 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Robert G. Mayer, Jacquelyn Taylor

List price: $120.00

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There is no other book on the subject that is as complete and up-to-date in its coverage of the art and science of embalming, restorative arts, and mortuary cosmetology for students and practitioners. Known throughout the industry as the authority and complete reference on the history, theory, practice, and technique of embalming, this new Fourth Edition represents a thorough guide to traditional practice as well as new trends.

Book details

List price: $120.00
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division
Publication date: 11/9/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 704
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 4.158



The theory and practice of embalming


Embalming : social, psychological, ethical, and regulatory considerations


Fundamentals of embalming


Personal, public health, and regulatory considerations


Technical orientation of embalming


Death - agonal and preembalming changes


Embalming chemicals


Use of embalming chemicals


Anatomical considerations


Embalming vessel sites and selections


Embalming analysis


Preparation of the body prior to arterial injection


Injection and drainage techniques


Distribution and diffusion of arterial solution


Cavity embalming


Preparation of the body after arterial injection


General body considerations


Preparation of autopsied bodies


Preparation of organ and tissue donors


Delayed embalming


Discolorations


Moisture considerations


Vascular considerations


Effect of drugs on the embalming process


Selected conditions


Embalming for delayed viewing, reembalming of the body, embalming for shipping


The origin and history of embalming


Restorative art and mortuary cosmetology


Restorative art


Mortuary cosmetology


History of modern restorative art


Selected readings and glossary


Selected readings


Glossary