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in reply to: Porti Boy Embalming pump #755
;) That, from Wendy, is the voice of experience. We had the same problem with the Dodge supplied super dooper embalming machine. The rep said it was phenol proof – it was not. We were accused of using too much phenol. Happily the machine was replaced f.o.c by Dodge, replacing it with a Porti-Boy.
in reply to: Brain Slices #746There you are Vicky. Rachel would like to hear about how you use microchips to label prosections.
Can we put you down to talk at one of the meetings in 2009?
In my own case I understand the advantages of the system. I have never ever seen the equipment used to insert the chip, or indeed a chip, let alone the equipment needed to read it.
Have a loovly crimble ;)
in reply to: Brain Slices #741It would be very valuable for Vicky to talk at an IAS meeting, either Liverpool or Hull York, describing how they micro-chip their specimens in Birmingham – the practicalities and the disadvantages.
I did try to get Vicky to talk on this topic years ago, but unfortunately it did not happen. There are a very limited number of establishments – two that I am aware of – in the country who micro-chip their prosections as a matter of course. It seems an excellent idea – far superior to what we used to use.
in reply to: donor centre for kent #730[user=6]DaveA[/user] wrote:
I think that its a good idea to carry as much information as possible but don’t forget that the Human Tissue Authority carries a list of contact details and other useful information on its website.
Dave.
I think that not every Joe Public has internet access, knows to look up HTA and not XYZ or ABC etc. especially on a Friday afternoon as happened to Sue. (I concede the counter – how do they find the Institute of Anatomical Sciences web site either). When I was working I can say that the switchboards at Kings College Hospital and Guys Hospital would pass on any bequest query to my extension or my mobile.
Probably most of the residents of Shropshire are unaware that there is an anatomy department at Oswestry with a fully qualified person to answer their local queries regarding bequests.
Where do you get your subjects from Dave? Perhaps there is mileage in setting up your own catchment area with the ‘Shropshire Anatomy Office’ and being totally independent. I know the cost implications but ….. By keeping this thread open someone will hopefully read Dave’s plea for material for a FESS course in the New Year and think ‘yes, I could probably help Oswestry!’ here’s hoping.
Retirement is wonderful!
in reply to: donor centre for kent #725I am NOT advocating going as far as every Post Office in Bristol (Well, the one that has been left open) carrying a picture of BillW with the message ‘This man wants your body’! ;)
in reply to: donor centre for kent #724:) Glad to help Sue.
I am happy to post on the web site appropriate contact details from the Regions. Equally, to support the contact details, I would be prepared to post on the web site the original map of the U.K with post codes, broken down into bequeathal areas by a previous HMIA – I left my copy at Kings when I retired. This was useful in determining whether a bequest should go to Southampton/ Bristol/ Oxford/ London in the South; Birmingham/ Cambridge/ Oxford in the Midlands etc.
Having access to this information may not directly help Joe Public, it would however help us to help the public, and would certainly have benefited Sue last Friday. Given that there is still a shortage of donors (as emphasised by DaveA’s continuing quest) anything we can do to get information into the public domain must be an advantage.
Copy please to: webmaster@anatomical-sciences.org.uk
in reply to: donor centre for kent #721Hi Sue,
Have sent you a P.M with phone numbers.
I believe that Kent would be in the catchment area of the London Anatomy Office.
This highlights the problem that was frequently passed on to me when I worked at Kings. How does Joe Public find out the appropriate addresses and telephone numbers in time of need? Especially if they do not have internet access, and as in this case – it’s Friday afternoon!
If SueO, representing an anatomy department in the U.K, has understandable difficulty getting details, what chance does Mr and Mrs Joe Public stand.
Perhaps this web site could/should carry appropriate details furnished by London, Cambridge, Bristol etc. so that in any future enquiry we may all be more knowledgeable.
The inclusion on the site of the existing information showing the whole country broken down into postcodes – showing which bequeathal centre is reponsible for which post code would be useful.
in reply to: Course Fees #719;) Over to you Kirsty!
I have been out of the frame for 3 years now ….
Kind regards LucieB
in reply to: Course materials #713Hi Dave,
I am sure that someone in the big wide world out there, from the 120 plus members that we have representing most of the departments in the U.K, can help you.
Keep the thread going, someone will suddenly say, I can help Dave …….. or at least someone, apart from Kirsty, will say ‘sorry Dave can’t help’
I guess your last resort will be to buy suitable material from outside the country. Legally of course, and within the confines of the HTA.
:cool: I am really impressed with John’s avatar – Exactly what I would have expected – sort of scary. Well done John. ;)
in reply to: embalming fluids #712:) I am now the enlightened one. I was educated by Dave, in a private Message, as to what quaternary ammonium compounds are.
I do not think that I used them in my years at King’s, not sure now whether I have the necessity in retirement. ;)
in reply to: embalming fluids #711Dave,
Judging by the lack of response to your request since August, could you explain what quaternary ammonium compounds are. Then I, for one, will know if I use them.
If I do I will sure let you know! ;)
in reply to: Course materials #707;) If I was still working ……….
Has Dave ever bought me a drink? :?
:) Hopefully the Forum might encourage someone to offer assistance.
Subjects for (FESS) Front Ethmoidal Sinus Surgery courses would show, in my experience, very little evidence that they had been used. One could use subjects about to be used for the next cohort of students without affecting future undergraduate teaching use. However the part you want would, in our usage, still be attached.
At least 110 people will receive later today an e.mail informing them of your posting, and John’s reply etc. Fingers crossed.
A mention for your diary that the Spring meeting of the IAS will be moved from its normal one day London venue to a two day meeting to be held in Liverpool.
The dates are now announced and will be 16th and 17th April 2009, with the AGM being scheduled for 12.00 noon on the Friday.
The full programme will be displayed as soon as possible on the main web site.
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