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Jaundice – More than just Colour
Embalming Safety

Jaundice – More than just Colour

Jaundice is and always has been a big concern for embalmers. Problematic concerns of the bilirubin turning to that tetrapyrrolic bile green pigment known as biliverdin are often at the

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what is index and how does it work?
Bring Back Embalming

WHAT IS INDEX AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

  As embalmers, we have used the term “index” throughout our entire careers when referring to formaldehyde-based chemicals.  We refer to both arterials and cavities as 20 index, 30 index,

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Knowing Glutaraldehyde
Know Your Chemicals

Knowing Glutaraldehyde

As embalmers, we must know the risks to our health and the safety of those around us. We must be mindful of the volatility potential for potentially irreparable consequences of using dangerous chemicals.

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COVID-19 Facts
COVID-19

COVID-19 Facts

With Universal Precautions contracting COVID-19 in the prep room is rare, but it’s important to know what you are dealing with!

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