legal ethical and general aspects Flashcards
why/how are bodies donated?
- donated for anatomical examination for teaching and research activity
- kept for 2-3 years
- some donors consent for parts to be retained in the form of pro-sections
- Bodies are embalmed on site. they are fixed with formaldehyde gas or flushed with formalin. This fixes and prevents tissue degradation.
What is the LAO?
London anatomy organisation- coordinates body donation to London Med schools.
Consent for donations must be in writing, signed and witnessed.
Exclusion criteria for body donation?
Post-mortem examination, infectious diseases, dementia (unless Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia).
Recent operations, gross peripheral oedema, severe spine deformity, obesity, organs already donated.
What happens to the donors afterwards?
All remains are placed in a coffin and cremated. Remembrance service held.
Outline the human tissue act
Donation of whole bodies for anatomy with consent. The death must be probably certified and registered.
ALL separated body parts must be respected, logged, tagged and recorded so it can be tracked
All cadavers identified w a unique tag number. All material must be placed in the bin w the same cadaver number. ONLY dissected tissue goes here.
What are the rules for the DR?
No phones/unauthorised photography. Valid ID must be carried at all times.
Wear a lab coat and eye protection, no hats, bags or bad footwear. No eating or drinking, or unauthorised ppl. Do not let the cadaver dry out, spray them after use.
Do not remove anything from the DR session
How do I look after the cadaver?
Make sure the cadaver is covered, make sure to hydrate the cadaver with the spray bottle
Ensure all dissected tissue is placed in the correct place after use
How can you distinguish arteries, veins, nerves and vessels in a cadaver?
When dissecting the cadaver, if you press the arteries they tend to bounce back, but this is not the same for veins
Nerves are yellow/white in colour. Nerves feel much flatter and more solid than the vessels
