EMBALMING FLUIDS.
Success in the use of any embalming fluid depends largely on manipulation, an important part of the process being the thorough removal of fluid from the circulatory system before undertaking the injection of the embalming liquid.
| I.— | Solution zinc chloride (U. S. P.) | 1 gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Solution sodium chloride 6 ounces to pint | 6 pints | |
| Solution mercury bichloride, 1 ounce to pint | 4 pints | |
| Alcohol | 4 pints | |
| Carbolic acid (pure) | 8 ounces | |
| Glycerine | 24 fluidounces |
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Mix the glycerine and carbolic acid, then all the other ingredients, when a clear solution of 3 gallons results, which is the proper amount for a body weighing 150 pounds.
| II.— | Arsenious acid | 100 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium hydrate | 50 parts | |
| Carbolic acid and water, of each a sufficient quantity. | ||
Dissolve the arsenious acid and the soda in 140 parts of water by the aid of heat. When the solution is cold, drop carbolic acid into it until it becomes opalescent, and finally add water until the finished product measures 700 parts.
| III.— | Salicylic acid | 4 drachms |
|---|---|---|
| Boric acid | 5 drachms | |
| Potassium carbonate | 1 drachm | |
| Oil of cinnamon | 3 drachms | |
| Oil of cloves | 3 drachms | |
| Glycerine | 5 ounces | |
| Alcohol | 12 ounces | |
| Hot water | 12 ounces |
Dissolve the first 3 ingredients in the water and glycerine, the oils in the alcohol, and mix the solutions.
| IV.— | Thymol | 15 grains |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1/2 ounce | |
| Glycerine | 10 ounces | |
| Water | 5 ounces | |
| V.— | Cooking salt | 500 parts |
| Alum | 750 parts | |
| Arsenious acid | 350 parts | |
| Zinc chloride | 120 parts | |
| Mercury chloride | 90 parts | |
| Formaldehyde solution, 40 per cent | 6,000 parts | |
| Water, up to | 24,000 parts | |
| VI.— | Arsenious acid | 360 grains |
| Mercuric chloride | 1 1/4 ounces | |
| Alcohol | 9 ounces | |
| Sol. ac. carbolic, 5 per cent | 120 ounces |
From 10 to 12 pints are injected into the carotid artery—at first slowly and afterwards at intervals of from 15 to 30 minutes.
EMERALD (IMITATION): See Gems, Artificial.