Introduction into Anatomy and DR Flashcards
How long are bodies kept for?
2-3 years
Where are bodies embalmed?
At SG
What is removed from the bodies?
Fat and skin
When are they dissected?
Throughout the year
Where are bodies donated from?
The London anatomy office
Donations to all the London Schools of Medicine, The Royal College of Surgeons and Brighton and Sussex Medical School are co-ordinated by the LAO
Why can’t some bodies be taken?
- Post-mortem examination
- Some infectious diseases: e.g.: viral hepatitis, hiv/aids
- Dementia (Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia are acceptable)
- Recent operations: depending on severity and timing of surgery
- Gross peripheral oedema: mild to moderate oedema may be acceptable
- Severe deformity of the spine
- Obesity
- When organs, other than corneas, have been donated for transplantation
What happens to the body afterwards?
On completion of anatomical examination, all remains of each individual are placed in a coffin.
Most are cremated at the South London Crematorium.
Family have the opportunity to attend the service and receive the ashes if they wish.
What does the human tissue act (2004) permit?
The HT Act permits, with consent, the donation of whole bodies for anatomical examination.
It also allows for the storage and anatomical examination of a body, provided that it is carried out by, or under, the direction of a Designated Individual (D.I.), with consent, and providing that the death has been properly certified and registered.
(HTA Revised Code of Practice 4, September 2009)
“An offence will have been committed if the conditions (of the HT Act) are not complied with.”
“A person guilty of an offence will be liable for a fine and / or imprisonment”
(HTA: Code of Practice 4, July 2006)
How do we relate to the human tissue act?
During dissection and any subsequent anatomical procedures, all parts of the body must be treated with due respect and consideration;”
“All separated body parts must be catalogued, tagged and recorded so that the whole body and its parts can be tracked if necessary;”
Human Tissue Authority Code of Practice – Anatomical examination, Code 4, July 2006
How are cadavers identified?
All cadavers are identified with a unique body number (2 x black tags).
What are the bins of the cadaver?
ALL MATERIAL removed during anatomical examination MUST be placed in the correct bin, which will have the same number as the body.
ONLY material from that body is to go into that bin.
NOTHING BUT dissected tissue is to go in the bin. Do not use it as a litter bin!
Clinical waste bins are provided for used gloves, tissues etc.
What are the rules of the DR room?
Mobile phones are strictly forbidden in the DR
Unauthorised photography is strictly forbidden
A valid identity card must be carried at all times
Lab coats must be worn at all times in DR
Appropriate footwear* must be worn
Eye protectors must be worn during dissection.
Do not eat, drink or chew gum
*Open-toed sandals, flip-flops or shoes which leave the top of the foot uncovered are not suitable.
(continued)
Treat the cadavers with respect at all times
The wearing of hats (other than religious head coverings) is not permitted
Do not let the cadavers dry out – spray and cover them after use
Do not leave scalpels or other instruments on the cadaver or in the wraps. If you use instruments, wash them and put them away after use
Do not bring bags into the DR
Do not bring friends or other unauthorised people into the DR
Do not remove anything from the DR
What do you need to wear in the DR
Blue lab coat
Define regional of anatomy
Regional – e.g. head and neck, abdomen
Define systems
Systems e.g. cardiovascular, endocrine
