Possibilities for Respiratory Protection in Autopsy Procedures, Utilising Personal Protective Equipment and Infrastructural Installations
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Abstract
During autopsy procedures, special work safety issues can arise in cases where the decedents were infected with dangerous pathogens or the bodies were contaminated
with hazardous chemical, radiological or nuclear agents. These cases represent an increased health risk for post mortem operations done by the pathology staff. In order to minimise the risks and to protect the integrity of the environment and the safety of medical personnel, the necessary post-mortem procedures shall be carried out using personal protective equipment and infrastructural installations. In this study, the possibilities of respiratory protection are summarised and presented, in the light of autopsy procedures.
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