Arterial+fluid

Type in the content of your page here. Arterial fluid Arterial fluid is defined by Robert G. Mayer as a “concentrated, preservative embalming chemical that is diluted with water to form the arterial solution for injection into the arterial system during vascular embalming. Its purpose is to inactivate saprophytic bacteria and render the body tissues less susceptible to decomposition”. This term is often thought of as a single bottle of fluid. But in reality, it is several bottles of chemical solutions combined to form a single fluid to be used in arterial injections. It is an umbrella term; not a single type of fluid or specific chemical composition, rather it is the combination of chemicals in a solution to accomplish the goal determined by the embalmer. Chemical solutions combined to form arterial fluid are classified according to their purpose. These may include, but are not limited to: preservatives, germicides, anticoagulants, perfuming materials, surfactants, dyes, modifying agents, vehicles, buffers, humectants, water conditioners and organic salts. These substances are combined in various combinations but the final solution selected will contain some percentage of formaldehyde. The combination used is based on the condition of the body, degree of firmnesses desired, and the length of time that will elapse between death and disposition. The companies that manufacture funeral chemicals have an array of products that will assist the embalmer’s predetermined results. The fluids used are based upon the embalmer’s personal choice. Almost all embalmers have a manufacturing company preference and a specific fluid combination they use for the embalming process. It appears that most embalmers are adamant about the chemical combination they use and often will not use any other brand or combination of chemicals.