What is a Calvarium Clamps? - Just Give Me 2 Minutes

[@lisaco24]

As a mortuary student, thank you so much for providing these videos. Not being in a FH right now, and in online class, your videos allow that little bit of extra information that makes it click for me. Thank you

[@TheCynedd]

Love your videos. A few years I would never have thought a Funeral Direction/Embalmer would become of of my favourite KZbinrs!

[@thinkcorrectly407]

I learn something every time, thanks

[@militarymom6690]

It is amazing what you guys have to do to make a body presentable for viewing...especially after an autopsy. Thanks, Kari for all you do, both in your profession and in educating us. Another lesson learned!!

[@hoppyfamforhopkins699]

You just totally blew my mind! Thank you so much for this info! I'm so fascinated!

[@mswitter1]

Something new, as always...Thank You Kari!

[@humortangelo3975]

mswit Happy Birthday to you!

[@jbsdiversified9510]

Excellent presentation Kari! I've even super glued the skull cap and it works very well but using glue involves very careful and precise measures because the glue sticks and dries rapidly. Keep teaching and sharing your vast knowledge!

[@KaritheMortician]

Very nice!

[@marilynrich]

Oh boy. Your job is very intense. Keep on smiling Kari. 😊

[@nancyboyd6377]

Oh my goodness Kari that is an interesting thing to use, I often wondered how you would place the skull back on after an autopsy. Another interesting video Kari. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Lot's of love from Nancy in Scotland x

[@peggyschram917]

I always learn from your videos. You are a true professional!🦋

[@cherylclyne9145]

You keep my brain active Kari!! SO much to learn from you and always extremely interesting videos, thanks!! :)

[@allisonstephens1837]

Love your videos ALWAYS learning..

[@theresalaux5655]

Wow I learn something new every day. Kari you are awesome and just packed full.of information. I enjoy your videos.

[@jeanaesamuel47]

Awesome video❤❤❤

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you 🤗

[@drewwise5966]

Learned something else new! Question, what is that noise in the background? I thought about an embalming, but then thought no..... chances are very low Kari wouldn’t wear PPE if that was going on.

[@susan5301]

Another new thing learned! Thanks for sharing!

[@michellepowell7053]

I never thought about this! Great info as Always!

[@fudgybabe9127]

I've seen those clamps somewhere before. Thanks 4 the info. about them. 👍👍👍

[@ericam498]

Have you done a video about what they do for an entire autopsy?

[@mikecrews9112]

Wow thanks for this! I always thought they used skin glue and makeup!

[@megd7593]

Fascinating! I never even thought about how the skull would be refastened after an autopsy. Now I know! Question: if a person wants to donate their brain to research (such as people like me who have MS), can that be done without disfiguring the body, since the brain is surrounded by bone? And is that an arrangement that has to be done in writing before the person passes? Thanks for honest and tastefully done videos.

[@macca777]

I wondered how to use those lol. I have a pack sitting in my bottom drawer at work. I've been cutting the flat mouthformers into 4 and using them like butterfly clips with Super Glue. lt works but l'll give the clamps a go next time. Thanks for that, l appreciate it.

[@barbatloosenutproductions2027]

Ummm... I think I seen something like those, in a hardware store. 🤔Lol! I think their used to lock two thin sheets of stand alone plexiglass together. Great video dear.👍Stay blessed Kari! 🙏💖🌹

[@lindajarrett5078]

thank you for this information. Learning alot from your videos.

[@stephenbangle6699]

Wow! Interesting!

[@Radio_Jingles_55]

Have to ask about the noise in the background, is that an embalming machine in use?

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes

[@danielboone7720]

So the coroner don’t put the skull back together u guys do?

[@taffycat6903]

Thank you so much Kari! I am studying mortuary science in college right now- you just helped me write my paper!!! Now how do I put you in my reference list? lol

[@KaritheMortician]

Awesome!!

[@TheSarahelizabeth81]

What fun things are happening off camera there?!?!

[@ginggur17]

Amazing.

[@kennygore1395]

wow I did not know this info wow wow. Keep it coming.

[@larryulery3729]

I always thought the corner put the skull back the embalmer has a lot to know. If this was Done to the skull for viewing would they be removed before cremation thanks for the video Kari

[@KaritheMortician]

They put the pieces but they don't just stay in place themselves

[@gibbi125]

When a brain is removed for an autopsy is anything used to fill the now empty cavity??

[@snoopy1965]

God love and blessings

[@alleycat1117]

What do you use to hold the skull together? Have you seen a skull top slip during a visitation due to jostling of the deceased?

[@KaritheMortician]

I have not before

[@tiffanystidham5329]

If you're cut around your head, does that mean they cut your forehead?? ..if so, how do you keep that from being noticed during the viewing if the family wants an open casket?? (btw, I love your videos, & thank you for always answering my questions)

[@KaritheMortician]

No they make an incision from behind the ear around the crown to back of the head to the opposite ear.

[@tiffanystidham5329]

@@KaritheMortician - Makes more sense now! Thank you so much for always answering my questions! 🖤

[@larryulery3729]

Way cool when they remove the top of the skull does hair come with that part of the skull

[@fleetadmiralperry5739]

KARI JUST TO MAKE SURE I GOT THIS RIGHT BC IM TRYING TO GET A GOOD VISUAL 😊 TOP PORTION OF THE CLAMP IS PLACED ON THE CALVARIA BOTTOM OF THE CLAMP IS PLACED ON THE OPEN AREA OF THE SKULL THEN YOU JUST SCREW IT TIGHT SO THERE CONNECTED? AM I FOLLOWING YOU?

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes sort of like that

[@rehpotsirhc21]

how do you cover up those types of things if the person is bald? Im assuming there are sutures as well that might be able to be seen without hair.

[@alleycat1117]

What do you use Kari ??

[@KaritheMortician]

clamps

[@Cal619Guy]

What's the background noise? 🤔

[@elderlypoodle9181]

Do you just walk into Home Depot to get those or is there a supplier just for the funeral industry. I’m just thinking about markup for anything medical. ♥️🐩

[@KaritheMortician]

a funeral supplier

[@richcarnaggio1525]

Do you have to pull the face back in place.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes and then suture

[@russellraby8536]

What if it was a completely bald person to start with?? How do you hide them??

[@kennethbrownson5141]

This video reminds me of an interesting thing that happened a long time ago. I was a hospital corpsman in the Navy working in the lab. There was a mortician who worked M-F helping with autopsies. One Sat when I had duty the 2 other lab techs. were snickering. Finally they told me that there was an unusual weekend autopsy and the lowest on the totem pole (me) had to assist. I had seen a lot of wounds in the Vietnam War so I didn't expect to be so grossed out. After the autopsy was finished the pathologist just left the room and there I was alone not knowing what to do. The worst part was when I put the top of the scull on and was trying to sew the skin together the top of the scull would not stay in place but kept sliding off. I wish that calvarium clamps were available. After many hours I finally got things sewn together but the scull still kept sliding off. ;-(

[@sg2823]

Caulk???? What do you recommend Kari, Dap or Ace hardware brand? Funny

[@lauragadille3384]

Interesting

[@teresavale2517]

What do U have to do to NEVER b Autopsied??? I think the Only thing is to b OVER 75 or 80??

[@chadnicolia7763]

When you take the back of a skull off it makes a suction sound.

[@midnightrunner684]

I picked a Man up that had been In a motorcycle accident. No Helmet .the front of his Skull was pushed back ..I took him to a Crematorium and waited for the make up specialist to get there to fix him up .his family was beating on the doors wanting to see him .so the make up guy had to work fast ..He grabbed Man by the the back of his head and with his other hand ,he used his palm and kept punching the guy on the head ..I asked " What are you doing ? .He said that this mans brain had turned sideways apon impact and that he needed to jar the skull until the brain sat back where it was supposed to be ...Sure enough ..the mans face popped back to normal shape and the make up guy continued to fix him up so the family could come in and see him

[@KaritheMortician]

Oh goodness

[@whoknows7834]

What if person had a shaved head, wouldn't clamp show?

[@gaggymott9159]

The clamps are screwed into place, then the flap of skin, with or without hair is pulled over the cranium again and sutured in place. The clamps are effectively 'under the skin' then 👍

[@47of74]

What if the brain isn't put back in but is being sent off for further study?

[@KaritheMortician]

The family is notified.

[@sherrispicer6034]

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[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

Poligrip for me, please!

[@jenng3649]

🌻

[@bruceliggett8036]

So basically when you get an autopsy you're screwed, woah..so cool!

[@kristywelton5791]

Oh dear

[@lilbluecrew928]

Really odd question. So im missing a chunk of my skull where it shattered in an accident its on the top of my head. I have a plate there where the piece would be (a chunck of brain under it is missing also). What do you with people who have a situation like mine when the 2 peices get put back together? Do you fill in where the plate was or does the plate stay with the body?

[@garysansone2785]

👍

[@michaelm5601]

ok this one caught me off guard calvarium clamps yuk

[@KaritheMortician]

But necessary

[@richardgordon245]

The amazing Polygrip.😅

[@KaritheMortician]

a diverse thing lol

[@melissacline196]

Poly grip?!?!! As in what late actress Martha Rays shipped and my Daddy uses to keep his dentures behaving?! Next thing I am going to hear is duct tape gets used at various times in the back room!!!

[@melissacline196]

Dang that auto correct!!!

[@KaritheMortician]

We use a lot of duct tape!

[@francisjohnson665]

I'll be darned. Couldn't you just glue it ??

[@gramps2matt]

OK reality time for those of us with chrome domes. (BALD!) Because we ain't got no darn hair I guess the gluing would be the go to method of securing our skulls. Right?

[@Michael-y4x2t]

WOULDN'T DO THAT ON MY SKULL

[@Cal619Guy]

What if the person has no hair? Like me! 😅👨🏻‍🦲

[@samiam9190]

after watching your videos the next time i go to a funeral i know i will be catching myself looking for the different tools and techniques you've shown.

[@KaritheMortician]

yes!