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1. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Hey Mike! Always look to you for great info. Regarding NOT pulling lines...I recently spoke to an embalmer (who also teaches) who says that NOT pulling lines can help to maintain the pressure within...

2. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Possible? Only if done

3. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Very interesting analogy about the birthing process. I do, however, think it is possible to both provide excellent post-mortem care while preventing damage to delicate tissues which is a real...

4. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   You have very succintly worded the reason for the research in which I am currently and passionately engaged. It so clearly expresses what seems to be a rather common phenomena. Your example is exactly...

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   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Okay. What kind of bandages? Michael, could you also weigh in on this

6. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Oh yes, it's quite common in many areas. All the strings in those shroud bags should be thrown away to prevent the temptation to use

7. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Our research is attempting to establish best practice. Nursing education does not really address these

8. Post mortem care

   skybaby RN replied to mc3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Michael I especially appreciated your comments. I am currently conducting a grant funded research project on post-mortem care. Would you be willling to entertain a few questions as they arise? Knowing...