Section 136.05. Embalming procedures.

  In every embalming, the embalmer shall perform at least the following procedures:

(1)   Arterial injection.

(a) For each 50 pounds of body weight, at least one gallon of arterial embalming fluid shall be injected into the arteries of the body. The embalming fluid should be diluted to the percentage of concentration recommended by the manufacturer of the embalming fluid.

(b) Multiple injection sites shall be used if arterial circulation is impaired by:

1. Arterial blockage

2. Trauma

3. Autopsy procedures

(2)   Treatment of body cavities. The embalmer shall treat body cavities by:

(a) Removing liquids and semi-solids contained in the body by aspiration;

(b) Injecting in body cavities at least 8 ounces of concentrated cavity chemicals for each 50 pounds of body weight except that no more than 32 ounces must be injected for body weight in excess of 200 pounds; and

(c) Repeating cavity treatment if distension or purging occurs after reaspiration.

(3)   Treatment after autopsy. The embalmer shall treat bodies after autopsy by:

(a) Hypodermically injecting embalming fluid into areas where the arterial system has been destroyed by autopsy procedures;

(b) Removing the visceral contents placed in the body after autopsy and immersing the contents in concentrated cavity chemicals or other accepted embalming chemicals for at least one hour; and

(c) Applying an autopsy compound to the visceral contents following replacement of the contents in the body.

History: Cr. Register, November, 1980, No. 299 , eff. 12-1-80.