[The advance of protection for hazard factor during autopsy].
Recently, the special characteristics of work with SARS require particular attention to the facilities, equipment, policies and procedures involved. In fact, an autopsy also subject prosectors and others to a wide variety of hazards, including bloodborne, aerosolized pathogens and others (for example SARS). Forensic pathologists and other persons in close proximity to an autopsy need personal protective equipment, fourthemore, laboratory procedure and facility design principles of biosafety should be established for the protection of all personnal involved in the work.
Henan Institute of Criminal Science & Technology, Zhengzhou 450003, China.
Ji-feng
JF
Wang
Zhe
Z
Cao
Xin-shan
XS
Chen
D001344:Autopsy; D049429:Forensic Pathology; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D019570:Inhalation Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control; D008397:Masks / Q000592:standards; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000592:standards; D011482:Protective Devices / Q000592:standards*; D012307:Risk Factors; D045169:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission