Objectives

Define tissue size as it relates to cassette size
Distinguish the utilization of forceps and scissors in different scenarios
Contrast scalpel blades and trim blade in regards to tissue size
Differentiate the practicality of blue sponges versus mesh bags
Discuss the use of equipment not found at the gross station, such as a band saw, Faxitron, and Geiger counter

To Do List:

Take pre-lesson assessment
Watch all lecture videos
Read pertinent reading assignments
Download and read relevant handout
Take post-lesson assessment

Pre-Lesson Assessment:

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Instruments

How to safely add and remove scalpel blades

The safest easiest method of manually removing a scalpel blade from a blade handle.

How to safely add and remove trim blades

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EXAKT bone saw

The current conventional processing of large samples with a butcher's saw has so far produced only very poor results that are not very meaningful and inadequ...

Faxitron

PathVision Demo Video

How to use a Geiger counter

How to scan for contamination and basic operation for Ludlum Geiger-Muller tube equipped Model 2 Survey Meters. Made by Eric Galicia for UIC's Radiation Safe...

Read Pertinent Reading Assignments

A quality initiative of postoperative radiographic imaging performed on mastectomy specimens to reduce histology cost and pathology report turnaround time

Relevant Handout

Post-module assessment:

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