Comparative evaluation of canine cadaver embalming methods for veterinary anatomy education

Nam, Sung Min; JeSung, Moon; Yoon, Hun‐Young; Chang, Byung-Joon; Nahm, Sang-Soep

doi:10.1007/s12565-020-00547-x

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“…An increasing number of healthcare professionals are using adult cadavers fixed with this method for the study of anatomy, learning techniques, professional training and for testing materials in preclinical research as these activities can present risks in real patients (Boaz and Anderhuber 2009 , no date). Thiel-embalmed donor animals are also increasingly used for veterinary training (Nam et al 2020 ) as well as in medical training when human donors are scarce.…”

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Thiel embalming in neonates: methodology and benefits in medical training

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Current teaching and training methods for surgical techniques in the pediatric population involve artificial models (manikins), animals or adult human cadavers embalmed using various techniques. We found no references in the literature concerning the use of the Thiel method in the pediatric population. The aim of this study, therefore, was to assess the viability of using pediatric human cadavers embalmed through Thiel’s technique and to compare them with standard pediatric manikins. After donation of a 24-week stillborn, the Thiel technique was carried out for fixation following the usual protocol. A video recording with eye-tracking glasses was used to perform an examination, and techniques. The same procedures were conducted on a pediatric manikin. Medical students, medical residents and physicians were asked to respond to questions in an online survey after being shown the video. A total of 92 responses were obtained. The Thiel-embalmed stillborn was assessed as superior to the manikin in all items. Our study confirmed that this technique is feasible even with extremely small donors. The value of this form of preservation for medical training is not widely known though it is receiving increasing interest. Our results show that Thiel fixation in pediatrics is clearly more highly valued than a manikin and offers great potential. This innovative application of the Thiel method in the pediatric population is technically possible. It poses no additional difficulties and is very positively assessed for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

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