Premium Jaundice Usage Instructions

Premium Jaundice (8 index)

Inject Premium Jaundice at 4 to 8 ounces per gallon of diluted arterial fluid.

• Use a sufficient number of gallons to completely flush the body.
• Intermittent drainage is recommended to assist the flushing process.
• Thoroughly wash the face and other exposed areas of the body with soap and water to remove the yellow pigment that has surfaced. Some embalmers prefer to use a mild phenol solution to help bleach the yellowing that may have surfaced.

Special Circumstances:

Cases displaying mild to moderate jaundice: Color Guard I may be used to react with bilirubin to change its yellow coloration to a red or rosy tone.

Other Considerations:

• A higher index arterial fluid can be injected at the end of the flushing process if further preservation is felt to be necessary. However, the writer reminds the reader that the chemistry of higher index fluids in contact with jaundice de-colorants can result in a shift in the body color. Caution is advised.
• As an alternative, Frigid Leak Guard can be used if some additional firmness is desired.
• Frigid Rose Colortone can be added to the diluted arterial injection fluid to counter any remaining yellow color.