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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Embalming"”.
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Attempting to Understand the Effects of Thiel Embalming and Addressing Potential Legislative Changes
… to 1992. The cadavers produced by the Thiel embalming method have many advantages over those produced by the more traditional formalin-phenol based method including a high degree of flexibility on par with in vivo conditions. However there is a distinct paucity of information regarding the …
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Comparison of Epidermal and Dermal Fingerprints Collected from Thiel-embalmed Bodies
… occurs during the fixation of a body in Thiel embalming fluid providing an opportunity to compare dermal and epidermal fingerprints from one individual.<br/> <br/>This study aimed to determine at which histological skin sublayer epidermal desquamation occurs in Thiel-embalmed bodies, to collect …
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Thiel Plastination: Improving the Aesthetics and Flexibility of Traditional Plastinated Specimens
… specimens. <br/><br/>The Thiel method of embalming developed and published by Walter Thiel (Thiel, 1992) has overcome many issues faced by traditional embalming. The flexibility and lifelike qualities possessed by cadavers which have been Thiel embalmed have allowed for innovative research …
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Long term potential of a saturated sodium chloride solution for the anatomical preservation of human cadavers
… world has relied heavily on formaldehyde as an embalming agent since its use began in the 1890s. Efforts to move away from formaldehyde have intensified in recent years, largely in response to health concerns. Another important motivation is to seek out ways to an improved anatomical cadaver. …
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PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AND ATTITUDES TOWARD GREEN BURIAL: AN EXPLORATION OF MESSAGING INTERVENTIONS TO INCREASE ACCEPTANCE OF NATURAL BURIAL PRACTICES
… in this study, is that it is done without embalming, in a biodegradable casket or shroud, and without a grave liner. This project aims to establish an independent baseline to inform future research and communication around green burial and determine what types of framing are most effective …
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The blood supply of the human spinal cord at birth: a report on a micro-dissection study of 27 foetal and neonate cadavers
… the limbs as far as possible with a standard embalming fluid consisting of: White Industrial Spirits, 45%; Glycerine, 35%; Formaldethyde, 15%; Thymol, q.s. The cadaver was preserved in a 50% solution of the embalming fluid, and dissections were commenced not less than 14 - 21 days after …
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Change and development in the British funeral industry during the 20th century, with special reference to the period 1960-1994
… animate to vehicular power and the adoption of embalming, the funeral director has acquired not only increased responsibility but also considerable control over funeral performance. Parallel with these developments ,a shift in ownership of funeral firms has occurred especially during the last …
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Facial creases in human identification
… is any change to crease with facial bloating. Embalming was chosen to simulate effects seen on a bloated face during decomposition. The results suggested that creases are quite resilient and changes were only detected relating to creases located on the periphery of the face, particularly at …
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Verification of the <i>Ex Vivo</i> Thiel Embalmed Model for Liver Treatment with Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) before Clinical Practice
… to achieve ablative levels. Additionally, embalming with Thiel solution affected the temperature response, and resulted in different PRF coefficient. However, by using the measured coefficient, accurate thermometry can be performed with MRgFUS. Testing reference-less Thermometry algorithms …
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Comparative histology of human skin.
… properties by virtue of their age and the embalming process compared to fresh surgical specimens, in order to give confidence that studies utilising the former would be equally valid. To test this, 58 skin samples from embalmed medical school cadavers were compared to skin samples from 38 …
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An ethical assessment of current death disposal beliefs, attitudes and practices in Gaborone’s Ledumang ward in Botswana.
… ways: by polluting the air, by the use of the embalming liquid and the materials used in the coffins which result in contaminating underground water, by resulting in deforestation and loss of biodiversity, by defacing the natural beauty of the environment and by increasing the shortage of land …
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An ethical assessment of current death disposal beliefs, attitudes and practices in Gaborone’s Ledumang ward in Botswana.
… ways: by polluting the air, by the use of the embalming liquid and the materials used in the coffins which result in contaminating underground water, by resulting in deforestation and loss of biodiversity, by defacing the natural beauty of the environment and by increasing the shortage of land …