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Embalming : History, Theory, and Practice, Sixth Edition
Overview
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
- 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
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781260010077
- ISBN-10: 1260010074
- Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
- Publish Date: March 2022
- Dimensions: 10.87 x 8.35 x 1.02 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.45 pounds
- Page Count: 528
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