(klÅt) n. 1. A thick, viscous, or coagulated mass or lump, as of blood. 2. A clump, mass, or lump, as of clay. 3. A compact group: a clot of trucks blocking the tunnel's entrance.
Bodies start to float once the gas from decomposition replaced the  water inside the lungs. It is effected by the depth and temperature  or the water. In warm water it can bâ¦e as soon as 1 to 2 days in 80  degree water, or as much as 14 to 20 days in freezing cold water.
I worked ortho for about 6 weeks at my hospital as a float nurse. I saw alot of knee and hip replacements, some ankle surgeries, and on occasion spinal fusions (although those can also be considered neuro). While I wasn't super excited to be assigned to ortho, I have to say, it wasn't bad.