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Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice, Sixth Edition by Sharon Gee-Mascarello (2022, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division
ISBN-101260010074
ISBN-139781260010077
eBay Product ID (ePID)28038722162
Product Key Features
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameEmbalming: History, Theory, and Practice, Sixth Edition
Publication Year2022
SubjectPublic Health, Customs & Traditions
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Science, Medical
AuthorSharon Gee-Mascarello
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight45.5 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2021-026531
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal614.6
Table Of ContentEditorial Consultants Contributors Foreword Preface Acknowledgments PART I. The Theory and Practice of Embalming 1. Origins of Embalming and Reverent Care of the Dead 2. Fundamentals of Embalming 3. Personal Health and Regulatory Standards 4. The Preparation Room 5. Death: Agonal and Postmortem Changes 6. Embalming Chemicals 7. Use of Embalming Chemicals 8. Anatomical Considerations 9. Embalming Vessel Sites and Selections 10. Embalming Analysis 11. Preparation of the Body Prior to Arterial Injection 12. Injection and Drainage Techniques 13. Distribution and Diffusion of Arterial Solution 14. Cavity Embalming 15. Treatments after Arterial Injection 16. General Age Considerations 17. Preparation of Autopsied Bodies 18. Preparation of Organ and Tissue Donors 19. Delayed Embalming 20. Discolorations 21. Moisture Considerations 22. Vascular Considerations 23. Effect of Drugs on the Embalming Process 24. Selected Conditions 25. Viewing without Embalming, Delayed Viewing, Re-embalming, and Human Remains Shipping PART II. The Origin and History of Embalming Edward C. Johnson, Gail R. Johnson, and Melissa Johnson PART III. History of Modern Restorative Art Edward C. Johnson, Gail R. Johnson, and Melissa J. Williams PART IV. Selected Readings 1. Summary of Guidelines Submitted to OSHA from the National Funeral Directors Association Committee on Infectious Disease, Summer, 1989 2. Mortuary Care of Armed Forces Service Members. From: Standards for Department of Defense (DOD) Mortuary Facilities and for Drafting a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for DOD Contracted Mortuary Services, March 2019 3. Identification: An Essential Part of What We Do Michael Kubasak 4. The Mathematics of Embalming Chemistry: Part I. A Critical Evaluation of "One-Bottle" Embalming Chemical Claims Jerome F. Frederick, PhD 5. The Measurement of Formaldehyde Retention in the Tissues of Embalmed Bodies John Kroshus, Joseph McConnell, and Jay Bardole 6. The Two-Year Fix: Long-Term Preservation for Delayed Viewing Kerry Don Peterson 7. Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde in Mortuaries L. Lamont Moore, CIH, CSP and Eugene C. Ogrodnik, MS 8. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Formaldehyde (Is It Good or Is It Evil?) Maureen Robinson 9. The Preparation Room: Ventilation Jack Adams, CFSP 10. Risk of Infection and Tracking of Work-related Infectious Diseases in the Funeral Industry Susan Salter Davidson, MS, MT (ASCP) and William H. Benjamin, Jr., PhD 11. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Personnel, Section 3: Information for Embalmers Curtis D. Rostad, CFSP 12. Hepatitis from A to G Kim Collison 13. The Increase in MRSA and VRE Mike Cloud, Jr. 14. The Antimicrobial Activity of Embalming Chemicals and Topical Disinfectants on the Microbial Flora of Human Remains Peter A. Burke and A. L. Sheffner 15. The Microbiologic Evaluation and Enumeration of Postmortem Specimens from Human Remains Gordon W. Rose, PhD and Robert N. Hockett, MS 16. Professional Hair Care for Human Remains Darla A. Tripoli, CO, LFD, CFSP 17. Restricted Cervical Injection as a Primary Injection Method Ben Whitworth 18. Enhance Emaciated Features Arterially Using Split Injection and Restricted Drainage Sharon L. Gee 19. Embalming--United Kingdom and European Peter J. Ball, FBIE 20. The Art of Embalming and its Purpose Ron Hast 21. Embalming COVID-19: Infection Control and Storage Jzyk S. Ennis, PhD 22. Cosmetic Airbrushing of Un-embalmed Decedents Daryl M. Hammond Glossary Index
SynopsisThe field's leading text - sponsored by the American Board of Funeral Service Education 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 go-to reference on the history, theory, practice, and technique of embalming, this new edition represents a thorough guide to traditional practice, as well as new trends. - Full-color insert effectively displays the art of restoration and cosmetic application - The only book on the topic sponsored and endorsed by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, The most complete and up-to-date text on the art and science of embalming This new edition of the trusted classic delivers the most current information on the art and science of embalming, restorative art, and mortuary cosmetology. The authors give special attention to creating a safe working environment, from the standpoint of ergonomics, personal hygiene, and the use of embalming chemicals. Expanded technical areas of the book help you prepare the body for viewing without using standard embalming chemicals. Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice features thorough coverage of: Legal, social, and technical considerations of embalming Health and regulatory standards Chemicals and methods Specific conditions and causes of death that influence the type of embalming Preparation of anatomical donors Preparation of organ and tissue donors Embalming for shipping New to this edition: All new color photographs New chapter on the preparation of organ and tissue donors Additional questions and terminology in each chapter Updated information on instrumentation and OSHA material Greater emphasis on the use of personal protective equipment Alternative methods of body disposition
LC Classification NumberGT3340
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