Body Donation vis-à-vis the Anatomist - Be Proactive, Vigilant and Safe.
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2017-01
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Background: Most medical schools are facing a shortage of cadavers. The
general attitude and propensity is to procure more cadavers for the
Institute. In their efforts to procure bodies for dissection most anatomists
ignore measures which ensure their own safety. Methods: In order to
assess the attitudes of the anatomists towards the donated body and its
management a structured questionnaire was framed in light of the
literature. Results: The trends and results indicate that a lot needs to be
done to inculcate ‘safe practices’ and develop a ‘seasoned etiquette’ and
‘mindset’ towards handling of bodies received in anatomy departments.
Conclusion: Standard precautions should be taken during every moment
of contact with cadaver. The donated bodies must immediately be
categorized on receipt and bodies unsuitable for embalming must be
refused by the institution. Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all
personnel likely to come into contact with dead bodies. Formaldehyde
levels must not exceed .1ppm for closed spaces.
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Donated body, Safe practices, Embalming
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Agnihotri Gaurav. Body Donation vis-à-vis the Anatomist - Be Proactive, Vigilant and Safe. Academia Anatomica International. 2017 Jan-June; 3(1): 31-35.