Journal of Morphological Sciences, Table of Contents CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Morphological Sciences 2015; 32(01): 012-015DOI: 10.4322/jms.062713 Original Article Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAccidental injuries in the dissecting room Authors Author Affiliations R. Romero-Reveron 1 Departamento de Anatomía Humana, Universidad Central de Venezuela - UCV, Los Chaguaramos, Ciudad Universitaria, 1060, Caracas, Venezuela Recommend Article Abstract PDF Download(opens in new window) 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 Keywordsaccidental injury - anatomy teaching - dissecting room - human anatomy - scalpel blade injury PDF (675 kb)
