Effectiveness of Cadaver Tables with Local Exhaust Ventilation in Reducing Formaldehyde Levels

Abstract

Formaldehyde, which is exposure in the workplace, is very dangerous for health, especially for students, staff and lecturers in the anatomy laboratory room. Cadaver tables with local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in previous studies were used to reduce formaldehyde levels in the anatomy room. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a cadaver table with local exhaust ventilation to reduce formaldehyde exposure. Using a pre-post study, this study showed that a cadaver table with local exhaust ventilation can reduce formaldehyde exposure significantly (p<0.001) with a confidence interval of 2.715–2.186. The percentage reduction in formaldehyde levels at each measurement point was 31% - 89% (min-max). This showed that the cadaver table with LEV was effective in reducing formaldehyde levels.