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Lessons from Cadaver Dissection during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Kim, Dasom; Yoo, Hyeijung; Lee, Young Mee; Rhyu, Im Joo.
  • Kim D; Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
  • Yoo H; Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
  • Lee YM; Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. ymleehj@korea.ac.kr.
  • Rhyu IJ; Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
J Korean Med Sci ; 36(26): e188, 2021 Jul 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1298136
ABSTRACT
The rapid increase of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic from mid-February 2020 has led the anatomy department of the Korea University College of Medicine to cease the dissection laboratory. However, the hands-on anatomy laboratory experience is paramount to maximizing learning outcomes. In this paper, we share the experiences and lessons learned through the face-to-face cadaveric dissection experience during this disruptive situation. To minimize infection risks, the following strategies were applied first, students' on-campus attendance was reduced; second, body temperatures and symptoms were checked before entering the laboratory, and personal protective equipment was provided to all participants; and third, a negative pressure air circulation system was used in the dissection room. We suggest that conducting face-to-face cadaveric anatomy dissection is feasible when the daily count of newly infected cases stabilizes, and there is ample provision of safety measures to facilitate hands-on education.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Dissection / Personal Protective Equipment / COVID-19 / Anatomy Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Korean Med Sci Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Dissection / Personal Protective Equipment / COVID-19 / Anatomy Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Korean Med Sci Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article