Air, Water, and Surface Bacterial Contamination in a University‐Hospital Autopsy Room*

Maujean, G.; Malicier, D.; Fanton, Laurent

doi:10.1111/j.1556-4029.2012.02054.x

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“…Se observó durante la etapa de recolección de datos de este estudio que la literatura sobre el control de infecciones de la sala de autopsias es escasa y no existían parámetros sanitarios para el límite de microorganismos en este ambiente (1,10). Así, ha sido un tema descuidado en las instituciones de docencia e investigación y lo que se puede utilizar para las salas de autopsia son los estándares de seguridad que se desarrollaron para los laboratorios clínicos y de investigación por sus grados específicos de riesgo (1).…”

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Aislamiento de bacterias presentes en la sala de necropsias veterinarias y riesgos para la salud

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Objective. The aim of this study was to characterize the bacteria of a veterinary autopsy room, their antimicrobial susceptibility profile and testing the efficiency of two sanitizers against these microorganisms. Materials and methods. Three points of the room that professionals do not normally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) getting in direct contact with these bacterias. Anaerobic and aerobic mesophilic count were performed before and after disinfection with hypochlorite and sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate then, isolates were identified by their morphotintorials and biochemical characteristics and their antibiotic susceptibility. Results. Preliminary results indicated that the hypochlorite was the sanitizing agent of choice for surface disinfection and against the most frequent potential pathogenic bacterials isolated such as Staphylococcus spp (75%), E. coli and Klebsiella spp (15%), and Pseudomonas spp (10%). In addition, 25% of the staphylococci were resistant to at least one antimicrobial tested and Klebsiella spp, E. coli, and Pseudomonas spp were taken into consideration, wide antimicrobial resistance tested were observed. Conclusions. The characterization of these bacteria found in the autopsy room is important to alert professionals about the biological risks they are exposed to, as well as the precautions they should take.

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“…Además, la investigación de Maujean et al (10) señaló que el aislamiento de enterobacterias solo ocurre durante el procedimiento de necropsia y que existe una estrecha relación entre este tipo de bacterias y los fluidos intestinales. Por tanto, las detecciones de aislamientos de E. coli y Klebsiella spp.…”

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“…Limiting the use of disinfectant solutions is recommended, as mentioned before, in situations in which toxicological analyses are also planned. Controlled air circulation, tightly closed doors and restricted access, well-trained forensic technicians and the use of personal protective equipment are also essential [71].…”

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Forensic Microbiology: When, Where and How

Nodari,

Arghittu,

Bailo

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Forensic microbiology is a relatively new discipline, born in part thanks to the development of advanced methodologies for the detection, identification and characterization of microorganisms, and also in relation to the growing impact of infectious diseases of iatrogenic origin. Indeed, the increased application of medical practices, such as transplants, which require immunosuppressive treatments, and the growing demand for prosthetic installations, associated with an increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance, have led to a rise in the number of infections of iatrogenic origin, which entails important medico-legal issues. On the other hand, the possibility of detecting minimal amounts of microorganisms, even in the form of residual traces (e.g., their nucleic acids), and of obtaining gene and genomic sequences at contained costs, has made it possible to ask new questions of whether cases of death or illness might have a microbiological origin, with the possibility of also tracing the origin of the microorganisms involved and reconstructing the chain of contagion. In addition to the more obvious applications, such as those mentioned above related to the origin of iatrogenic infections, or to possible cases of infections not properly diagnosed and treated, a less obvious application of forensic microbiology concerns its use in cases of violence or violent death, where the characterization of the microorganisms can contribute to the reconstruction of the case. Finally, paleomicrobiology, e.g., the reconstruction and characterization of microorganisms in historical or even archaeological remnants, can be considered as a sister discipline of forensic microbiology. In this article, we will review these different aspects and applications of forensic microbiology.

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“…Monitoring campaigns conducted between September and December 2016 demonstrated the substantial adequacy of the assessed environment with respect to the recommended values for all parameters under investigation. Measurements performed for the assessment of microclimate documented the adequacy of parameters with respect to internationally recognized reference values [30].…”

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Evaluation of Physical Risk during Necropsy and Morgue Activities as Risk Management Strategy

Fante

Fazio

Papale

et al. 2021

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Physical risk assessments allow us to understand work-related critical issues, thus representing a useful tool in risk management strategies. In particular, our study focuses on the identification of already known and emerging physical risks related to necropsy and morgue activities, as well as crime scene investigations. The aim of our study is, therefore, to identify objective elements in order to quantify exposure to such risk factors among healthcare professionals and working personnel. For the research of potentially at-risk activities, data from the Morgue of Policlinico Umberto I Hospital in Rome were used. The scientific literature has been reviewed in order to assess the risks associated with morgue activity. Measurements were performed on previously scheduled days, in collaboration with the activities of different research units. The identified areas of risk were: microclimate; exposure to noise and vibrations; postural and biomechanical aspects of necropsy activities. The obtained results make it possible to detect interindividual variability in exposure to many of the aforementioned risk factors. In particular, the assessment of microclimate did not show significant results. On the contrary, exposure to vibrations and biomechanical aspects of load handling have shown potential risk profiles. For this reason, both profiles have been identified as possible action targets for risk management strategies.

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Air, Water, and Surface Bacterial Contamination in a University‐Hospital Autopsy Room*

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Aislamiento de bacterias presentes en la sala de necropsias veterinarias y riesgos para la salud

Aislamiento de bacterias presentes en la sala de necropsias veterinarias y riesgos para la salud

Forensic Microbiology: When, Where and How

Evaluation of Physical Risk during Necropsy and Morgue Activities as Risk Management Strategy

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