SIFEMWK015 — Perform arterial embalming of autopsied cases

1 Prepare to perform arterial embalming.

• 1.1Prepare and use personal protective equipment.
• 1.2Prepare mortuary area and appropriate mortuary instruments and equipment.
• 1.3Identify type of autopsy performed and evaluate embalming implications.
• 1.4Remove invasive and non invasive medical paraphernalia as required.
• 1.5Remove all autopsy sutures using appropriate techniques.
• 1.6Remove viscera bag and clean, disinfect and dry viscera.

2 Perform arterial embalming procedures.

• 2.1Locate vessels to be used for arterial injection and drainage using appropriate techniques.
• 2.2Mix and prepare arterial embalming chemicals according to pre-embalming case analysis.
• 2.3Determine injection pressure and rate of flow according to pre-embalming case analysis.
• 2.4Inject identified vessels.
• 2.5Maintain effectiveness of distribution and diffusion of arterial injection by massage of the limbs, hands, feet, neck and face.
• 2.6Maintain suitable drainage into cavity.
• 2.7Identify and raise secondary injection sites as required.
• 2.8Apply alternative treatments for areas not reached by arterial fluid using appropriate methods.
• 2.9Return viscera to body cavity using appropriate techniques.
• 2.10Apply appropriate suturing techniques to re-suture all autopsy incisions.
• 2.11Re-cleanse and disinfect the body.
• 2.12Identify and manage hazards, complications and problems.

3 Complete post-embalming case analysis and clean instruments, equipment and mortuary area.

• 3.1Perform case analysis to evaluate success of the procedure and determine implications for further embalming procedures.
• 3.2Complete case analysis report that includes reference to any complications that may have arisen and corrective actions taken.
• 3.3Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment.
• 3.4Dispose of waste as appropriate.
• 3.5Store instruments and equipment and report faults.
• 3.6Clean and disinfect mortuary area.

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