A discussion post (case study) for the Pathology class

Create a case study from one of the circulatory issues described in this unit as your original post. Ask some questions from your case study that you would like your classmates to comment on. Then, reply to two other case studies from other students.

This is an exercise in getting to know patients condition before death. Knowing these pathologies will help you, as the embalmer, to know what possible plan of action to take in preparing the deceased. 

Here is an example of a simple case study:

A 21 year old man died on his birthday in his college dorm room. His friends took him out to celebrate his birthday, and he became severely intoxicated. The man’s blood alcohol level was over 0.40, which resulted in a lethal alcohol intoxication. Prior to convulsions and coma, he spent the night vomiting. During your case analysis, you notice that the man’s face is covered with small red dots under the skin. He also has some blood in his mouth and nose, and the whites of his eyes have red dots similar to those on his face.

1) What disorder do you think the person had at the time of death? Petechia due to vomiting and seizures related to alcohol poisoning

2) What potential complications do you anticipate? The stain causes by petechiae is permanent and will not be removed by arterial embalming fluids

3) What precautions should you take as the embalmer to limit the effects of these complications? Ensure that proper distribution takes place within the tissues of the face, and prepare the use of heavier cosmetics to restore proper coloring to the face

Let me know if you need clarification on anything. There are many disorders to choose from. Use your text and credible medical websites to help you.