Cavity+fluids


 * Define Cavity Fluid:**

Cavity Fluid is very similar to arterial embalming fluid. It contains a high content of formaldehyde and high doses of phenol. It is used to aggressively minimizes decomposition, and produce fast, firm tissue presence. Cavity Fluids are embalming chemicals which are injected into the cavities of the body following the aspiration in cavity embalming. Cavity fluid can also be used as the chemical in hypodermic and surface embalming.


 * How is Cavity Fluid related to embalming:**

Once the arterial embalming is complete comes the aspiration and injecting of cavity fluid into the body. The portion of embalming that includes cavity fluid is necessary to complete the embalming process. The body cavity must receive Cavity Fluid to ensure that decomposition is stopped and to ensure that the body cavity is preserved. Most Cavity fluid is a high formaldehyde index chemical which uses an active germicide disinfectant as part of its formula. This germicide ingredient provides excellent protection against gas formation caused by thoracic and abdominal bacteria. This fluid formulation has wetting agents to insure increased penetration and diffusion. Cavity fluid is just as important as arterial embalming fluid and the embalming process would not be complete without the use of Cavity Fluid.


 * What did I find interesting about Cavity Fluid:**

I was not aware that Cavity Fluid was available in a "Winter Fresh Scent."


 * Why is Cavity Fluid important to this class:**

Cavity Fluid is important to this class because as embalmers we will be coming in contact with Cavity Fluid on a daily basis. It is something that we need to be familiar with and understand.


 * Something that I don't understand about Cavity Fluid:**

I don't really think there is anything about the Cavity Fluid that I do not understand.