76 - Methods to Reduce Formaldehyde Concentrations During Cadaveric Dissections

Poster Board Number: 76
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Co-authors:

Justin McGraw - Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics - D'Youville University

Abstract Body : Research has been conducted with use of various methods to reduce formaldehyde exposure to students and instructors performing dissections on human cadavers. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and mutagen. Studies have shown that most often, the exposure limit of formaldehyde for students and instructors is exceeded throughout dissections. OSHA regulations in the United States declare the permissible exposure limit over an 8-hour time frame is 0.75 ppm Various methods were compared for their effectiveness in reducing exposure to formaldehyde in a dissecting lab room. It was found that long throw nozzles with the use of InfuTrace had a statistically significant effect on reducing and neutralizing formaldehyde concentrations in the air.