title: A protective device for performing cranial autopsies.
abstract: An effective device for performing cranial autopsies is described. This device prevents the aerosolization of potentially infectious particulate material while opening the cranial vault.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology (Anatomic Pathology), Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Towfighi
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Foster
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Abt
mesh_terms: D001344:Autopsy / Q000379:methods*; D006257:Head / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011482:Protective Devices; D012886:Skull / Q000473:pathology*