TY - JOUR
T1 - The use of lower formalin-containing embalming solution for anatomy cadaver preparation
AU - Kalanjati, Viskasari P.
AU - Prasetiowati, Lucky
AU - Alimsardjono, Haryanto
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2012 Viskasari P. Kalanjati, Lucky Prasetiowati, Haryanto Alimsardjono.
PY - 2012/11
Y1 - 2012/11
N2 - Background: We used cadaver embalming technique with a high concentration of formaldehyde (37% formaldehyde). However, it gives toxic effects which can endanger the technicians, lecturers and students. For that reason, the effective, efficient and safer embalming process is needed; in this article we describe the use of low formalin solution (5-7.5% formaldehyde) to achieve prior purposes. Methods: Cadaver is embalmed by actively pumping low formalin-containing solution (5-7.5%) via femoral arteries. Further methods are detailed in this manuscript. Results: Paler cadaver with more intact and easier to dissect specimen (drier and still moist with no fungal growth) was resulted by using this low formalin technique. Conclusion: The use of low formalin-containing solution in cadaver embalming gave good quality results for anatomy teaching.
AB - Background: We used cadaver embalming technique with a high concentration of formaldehyde (37% formaldehyde). However, it gives toxic effects which can endanger the technicians, lecturers and students. For that reason, the effective, efficient and safer embalming process is needed; in this article we describe the use of low formalin solution (5-7.5% formaldehyde) to achieve prior purposes. Methods: Cadaver is embalmed by actively pumping low formalin-containing solution (5-7.5%) via femoral arteries. Further methods are detailed in this manuscript. Results: Paler cadaver with more intact and easier to dissect specimen (drier and still moist with no fungal growth) was resulted by using this low formalin technique. Conclusion: The use of low formalin-containing solution in cadaver embalming gave good quality results for anatomy teaching.
KW - Anatomy specimen
KW - Cadaver preparation
KW - Low formaldehyde solution
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U2 - 10.13181/mji.v21i4.505
DO - 10.13181/mji.v21i4.505
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85008889798
SN - 0853-1773
VL - 21
SP - 203
EP - 207
JO - Medical Journal of Indonesia
JF - Medical Journal of Indonesia
IS - 4
ER -