A bistoury knife is an instrument that some embalmers use. What makes it different than a scalpel? Kari the Mortician gives some quick info. @KaritheMortician kari@Karinorthey.com
Kari, I thought I'd seen every kind of blade, from ophthalmic diamond blades to Beaver Blades for microsurgery, shielded blades used for arthroscopic surgery, drill bits, burrs, countersinks, and #10, #11, and #15 scalpel blades for various specialties.....I've never heard or seen a Bistoury Knife/Blade before! Now I've seen one, thanks to you! I'm VERY curious about the metal composition of that blade, because reuseable blades require carbon steel. We use disposable stainless blades that remain very sharp. In fact, a separate blade is used for skin incisions, and a different blade for deeper work/ cuts. Exposure to body fluids comprised of salty, acidic, or enzyme based fluids would react with any metal that oxidizes easily. Instruments are wiped with a gauze sponge dipped in distilled water during use, so the metals used are very durable and non reactive. Fascinating - a Bistoury Knife. I learned something new today!! Thank you!
@@ShoreShihTzuNurs, Ah, yes.....a tonsillectomy blade! The difference, however, is the tip of a #12 points DOWN, towards the floor, (the direction it's used) and judging by the handle of the bistoury knife, the tip of the blade points towards the ceiling, or UP! The bistoury blade is quite long, too, compared to the arsenal used in the OR today.
Well..we learn something new every day😊. Great shade of nail varnish by the way😊. Very flamboyant use of the pinkie finger whilst displaying the knife! Depending on value (wouldn't want to devalue it by removing the rust) it might make a quick and easy restoration project. Baking powder and white vinegar a 20 minute bath goodbye rust. Interested to see if anyone gets in touch to say "Hi I use one."
I've seen this type blade before but never knew it had a name. It was that old blade which was always cleaned & shoved to the back of the tray. I've always relied upon the commonly used scalpel handle & disposable blades. I wouldn't know how to sharpen a blade like that. Always something new to learn here.
I have concluded that your music sounds like “I Go To Pieces” made popular by Peter and Gordon in the 1960s! Sorry for worrying so much about it. Enjoyed this and all your recent videos, keep them coming PLEASE!
Looked it up,the Bistoury knife can have a pointed or blunt point on it ... for Embalming or Surgery ... cutting in upward/downward directions ... Picking whatever out from the body then cut ... ⚔️🗡️⚔️
You’re welcome. I was first directed to your channel,a few years ago,after watching a series of “city cemetery “ (Sacramento) to learn about Victorian funeral customs. It’s still fascinating to me. I’ve learned so much here. Presented with a touch of class. Not creepy about it.
Every time you hold up a used piece of Equipment or touch certain surfaces I've seen you touch without wearing gloves I cringe lol I'm sure it's cleaned & sterilized but I'm a former Home Health Care worker so I'm used to wearing gloves for everything🧤
Hey Kari! Love your content! Can you tell us, what are some of the different types of jobs available in the funeral business, how do you get into them, and which require college vs. being grandfathered in (assuming that's still a thing)?
Kari, very interesting. But I couldn't help trying to read the framed document over your left shoulder. What did it say? I assume it has to do with being respectful to the deceased. Am I right?
It's not the 'client' that causes issues - a tough case us just that and a good pro can always overcome. Problems are with the family members, sometimes for good reason: they're trying to deal with the most difficult times in their lives and the funeral pros understand that and do their best to guide them through the difficult time. (Some people are just born jerks and display that same trait when they're buying a car, new stove, you name it. I do salute anyone on the funeral business that does it right for they are masters of the art of patience, understanding and havexa *very* thick skin... God love "em because the public they do their level best to serve with compassion ethics and understanding have *no idea* what it's really like...
KARI I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS IM CONSIDERING MORTUARY SCHOOL I AM DOING TONS!! OF RESEARCH ON EMBALMING AND RESTORATION WORK (WHICH IS WHY IM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU) BUT MY QUESTION IS THIS AND ID LIKE IT IF YOU COULD DO A VIDEO ON THE SUBJECT MY QUESTION.IF YOU HAVE A DECAPITATED BODY WITH A SEVERED HEAD OBVIOUSLY YOU CAN EMBALM THE BODY BUT HOW WOULD YOU EMBALM THE HEAD IS IT THE SAME STEPS AS THE BODY IS TROCAR TECHNIQUES INVOLVED WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF EMBALMING A COMPLETELY SEPARATE APPENDAGE OR SEVERED HEAD? THANK YOU-FROM ADMIRAL PERRY
When I was a young adult I always wanted to become a mortician I always thought that was like one of the most respectable jobs there was you're giving that deceased person their last hurray to their family to the life they had so it just seems like one of the most respectable jobs out there my question is I was thinking about it when I was watching one of your videos do you ever find yourself like talking to the deceased as your embalming them I just to me thinking about it it's like any other job you'd be talking to your coworkers do you find yourself doing that ever with a corpse I just think that would be common so just wondering
Hi Kari . I have a question for you. I've seen on movies when someone gets murdered that some have a frightened look on their face with mouth and eyes open. Have you seen this before? It would be really scary! Thank you.
