Blood removal from a deceased body is primarily a part of the embalming process. It's not a separate procedure, but rather an integral step in preparing the body for viewing or burial.
The Embalming Process and Blood Removal
During arterial embalming, a process used to preserve the body, blood is displaced. This isn't simply draining; it's a replacement. A specialized machine, a centrifugal pump, mimics the heart's function. This pump pushes embalming fluid into the arteries. This fluid, under pressure, pushes the existing blood out of the veins.
- Fluid Entry Point: Embalmers commonly introduce the fluid into the right common carotid artery.
- Fluid Exit Point: The blood is then expelled through the jugular vein or the right femoral vein. The pressure from the incoming fluid forces the blood out.
This process effectively replaces the blood with the preservative fluid, preventing decomposition and maintaining the body's appearance. The removed blood is typically collected and disposed of according to established health and safety regulations.
It's important to note that this process isn't about simply "draining" blood in the way one might drain a container. It's a more complex process of fluid exchange, crucial to the embalming procedure.
