Major under taking: funeral workers often lack information on dealing with the bodies of people who have died from specific infections

Article Abstract:

Bacteria, viruses and fungi multiply after death and therefore human corpses can be an infection hazard to those handling them such as funeral workers. There are four main groups of micro-organisms that represent a hazard and those in group four are a serious hazard to funeral workers and could spread to the community. A questionnaire given to funeral directors showed that they were not always told of precautions to take when collecting a corpse from a hospital mortuary. Not all wore protective clothing and some only discovered that death was due to an infectious disease after the body was embalmed. There is a need for comprehensive guidelines to help the funeral trade assess the risk of infection.

Control, Funeral industry

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Lights out

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Products to help break a cigarette smoking habit are available as tablets, chewing gum or patches. Products apart from Nicobrevin contain nicotine. Nicobrevin vitamin tablets aim to lessen withdrawal symptoms. Stubit and Stoppers tablets also relieve symptoms. Nicorette chewing gum provides longer relief and may be taken in decreasing doses. Nicotine patches eliminate craving. Nicotinel and Nicabate are available for 24 hour use and Nicorette for 16 hour use. However, all products are costly and there is no long-term research to substantiate their efficacy.

Evaluation, Product information, Smoking cessation programs, Nicotine, Smoking cessation, Nicorette (Chewing gum), Nicobrevin (Medication), Stubit (Medication), Stoppers (Medication), Nicotinell (Transdermal patch), Nicabate (Medication)

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Hard-surface disinfectants

Article Abstract:

Hygienic practices in hospitals are aimed at preventing infection among staff and patients. There are methods of disinfecting trolleys, but research indicates that the patient is in no danger of infection if the trolleys have not been wiped down. A study of hand hygiene revealed that lack of education, time and poor siting of hand basins are the main factors influencing handwashing. Information is provided on how mortuary technicians, pathologists and nurses can be protected during post-mortems.

Safety and security measures, Prevention, Practice, Autopsy, Nursing, Hand washing, Handwashing

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