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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Morphological Sciences 2015; 32(01): 012-015
DOI: 10.4322/jms.062713
Original Article
Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Accidental injuries in the dissecting room

R. Romero-Reveron
1   Departamento de Anatomía Humana, Universidad Central de Venezuela - UCV, Los Chaguaramos, Ciudad Universitaria, 1060, Caracas, Venezuela
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05 November 2013

08 July 2014

Publication Date:
08 October 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Introduction: Dissection of human cadavers is a core component of human anatomy teaching and learning at many medical schools but it is coupled with the risk of injury. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis of accidental injuries in the dissecting room was undertaken at the Human Anatomy Department J.M. Vargas medical school during 2009-2012. Results: A total of 10 accidental injuries, were recorded, all minor. Eight (80%) injuries were from scalpel blade, other two injuries were through formatin fluids splash on the face. Discussion: Results emphasize the importance of scalpel blade safe handling techniques to reduce the risks of accidental injury.

Keywords

accidental injury - anatomy teaching - dissecting room - human anatomy - scalpel blade injury