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Blood discoloration D i s c o l o r a t i o n r e s u l t i n g f r o m c h a n g e s i n b l o o d c o m p o s i t i o n , c o n t e n t , o r l o c a t i o n , e i t h e r i n t r a v a s c u l a r l y o r extravascularyly. Cadaveric lividity Postmortem intravascular red-blue discoloration resulting from hypostasis of blood. Cavity fluid Embalming chemical that is injected into a body cavity following aspiration in cavity embalming. Cavity fluid can also be used as the chemical in hypodermic and surface embalming. Coagulating agents Chemical and physical agents that bring about coagulation. Communicable disease Disease that may be transmitted either directly or indirectly between individuals by an infectious agent. Cosmetic fluid Embalming fluid that contains active dyes and coloring agents intended to restore a more natural skin tone through the embalming process. Coverall Plastic garment designed to cover the body from the chest down to the upper thigh. Cranial embalming Method used to embalm the contents of the cranial cavity through aspiration and injection of the cranial chamber by passage of a trocar through the cribriform plate. Cremated remains Those elements remaining after cremation of a dead human body. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Disease of the central nervous system with unknown etiology, assumed to be a slow virus. Because etiology is unknown, caregivers using invasive procedures use extreme caution. Decomposition Separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial and/or autolytic enzymes. Dehydration Loss of moisture from body tissue that may occur antemortem or postmortem (antemortem: febrile disease, diarrhea, or emesis; postmortem: injection of embalming solution or through absorption by the air). Desiccation Process of drying out. Desquamation (skin-slip) Sloughing off of the epidermis, wherein there is a separation of the epidermis from the underlying dermis. Discoloration Any abnormal color in or on the human body. Edema Abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissue or body cavities. Embalming Process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, to retard organic decomposition, and to restore and acceptable physical appearance. There are four types of embalming: Cavity embalming. Direct treatment other than vascular (arterial) embalming of the contents of the body cavities and the lumina of the hollow viscera. Usually accomplished by aspiration and then injection of chemicals using a trocar. Hypodermic embalming. Injection of embalming chemicals directly into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle or a trocar. 144 AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000
Surface embalming. Direct contact of body tissues with embalming chemicals. Vascular (arterial)embalming. Use of the blood vascular system of the body for temporary preservation, disinfection, and restoration. Usually accomplished through injection of embalming solutions into the arteries and drainage from the veins. Embalming analysis (case analysis) That consideration given to the dead body prior to, during, and after the embalming procedure is completed. Documentation is recommended. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Governmental agency with environmental protection regulatory and enforcement authority. Firming Rigidity of tissue due to chemical reaction. Fixation Act of making tissue rigid. Solidification of a compound. Formaldehyde (HCHO) Colorless, strong-smelling gas that when used in solution is a powerful preservative and disinfectant. Potential occupational carcinogen. Formaldehyde gray Gray discoloration of the body caused by the reaction of formaldehyde from the embalming process with hemoglobin to form methylhemoglobin. Hardening compound Chemical in powder form that has the ability to absorb and to disinfect. Often used in cavity treatment of autopsied cases. Hematoma A swelling or mass of clotted blood caused by a ruptured blood vessel and confined to an organ or space. Humectant Chemical that increases the ability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture. Hypodermic embalming See Embalming. Infant Child less than 1 year of age. Injection Act or instance of forcing a fluid into the vascular system or directly into tissues. Laceration Wound characterized by irregular tearing of tissue. Lesion Any change in structure produced during the course of a disease or injury. Maggot Larva of an insect, especially a flying insect. Masking agent See Perfuming Agents. Massage Manipulation of tissue in the course of preparation of the body. AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000 145
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Army Regulation 638-2 Deceased Pers
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Headquarters Department of the Army
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Contents—Continued Assistance in
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Contents—Continued Chapter 14 Non
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Part One Care and Disposition of Re
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Table 1-4 Authorized and unauthoriz
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2-4. Army National Guard soldiers T
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contracting officer. The contractin
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3-7. Responsibilities of the parent
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(4) Parents in order of seniority (
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Table 6-1 List of mortuary supplies
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Joint Operations provides procedure
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missing person’s official militar
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