Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
Sounds like you have been long overdue for a motorized microtome, cover slipper, immuno stainer and some good ergo forceps. It really makes a difference. Why keep abusing your body and becoming a cripple. Pearl from New Orleans In a message dated 7/27/2011 1:24:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu writes: I've just added DeQuervain's tendonitis to my repertoire! It joins bilateral carpal tunnel (repaired successfully) and trigger finger (two repaired, three developing). You'd THINK I could say it's time to quit but the boss has threatened to put sugar in my gas tank. Oh, bother... ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
The best thing I found was the cheapest at Bed Bath and Beyond., and I have tried them all.They are like 6x6 little rubber mats. I do find that one does not do the trick, my hands are so bad. So I use three of them and it really helps. And at times, because the jar wants to slip, I use one of the mats to hold the bottom of the jar, while turning the top with the others. The rubber mats are like those sheets you buy to put under rugs so they do not slip. We cut up rectangle pieces to place under our foot pedals (motorized microtomes)at work so they will not slip away on the floor. In a message dated 7/27/2011 1:19:34 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mcaul...@umdnj.edu writes: You can try something called a strap wrench. It is a flexible strap that wraps around things like oil filters, smoke detectors and jar lids with a handle on the other end. Available at hardware, Home Depot and maybe your physical plant dept. Geoff On 7/27/2011 12:55 PM, Garcia, Lori, Sr. Scientist wrote: I bought a big countertop jar opener a few years back for the same reason, only we have very large jars that we can't even get our little female hands around. The jar opener was supposed to open all sizes, but it wasn't able to open either our large ones or our small ones. Big waste! I hope you find something that works. Maybe one of us should invent jars that are really airtight and still easy to open! Lori -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Roberta Horner Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 5:16 AM To: Cathy; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury I recently went to the doctor about pain in my thumb (joint closest to the wrist) and was told it is arthritis and for opening jars I should get one of those kitchen jar openers. Either the under the counter or a hand held one. Roberta -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cathy Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury Has anyone experienced problems with the histotechnologists or Pathologist's Assistants developing wrist injuries from opening the small specimen containers all day on the grossing bench? If so, how did you address this issue? We have had occupational health assess the process; there haven't been any suggestions yet. Cathy Kelowna, B.C. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to Medtronic and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is private, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please delete this mail from your records. To view this notice in other languages you can either select the following link or manually copy and paste the link into the address bar of a web browser: http://emaildisclaimer.medtronic.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- -- ** Geoff McAuliffe, Ph.D. Neuroscience and Cell Biology Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854 voice: (732)-235-4583 mcaul...@umdnj.edu ** ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
Pregnancy, because of fluid retention, can bring on repetitive motion injuries. In a message dated 7/27/2011 1:17:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, lynn.bur...@illinois.gov writes: That could also be tendonitis related to the snuff joint. It starts with a D. Dequarveins or something, someone will know. I got it when I was pregnant with my second child. There are exercises for strengthening that tendon. Lynn Burton Lab Assoc I Animal Disease Lab Galesburg, Il 309-344-2451 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Garcia, Lori, Sr. Scientist [lori.gar...@medtronic.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:55 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury I bought a big countertop jar opener a few years back for the same reason, only we have very large jars that we can't even get our little female hands around. The jar opener was supposed to open all sizes, but it wasn't able to open either our large ones or our small ones. Big waste! I hope you find something that works. Maybe one of us should invent jars that are really airtight and still easy to open! Lori -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Roberta Horner Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 5:16 AM To: Cathy; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury I recently went to the doctor about pain in my thumb (joint closest to the wrist) and was told it is arthritis and for opening jars I should get one of those kitchen jar openers. Either the under the counter or a hand held one. Roberta -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cathy Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury Has anyone experienced problems with the histotechnologists or Pathologist's Assistants developing wrist injuries from opening the small specimen containers all day on the grossing bench? If so, how did you address this issue? We have had occupational health assess the process; there haven't been any suggestions yet. Cathy Kelowna, B.C. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to Medtronic and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is private, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please delete this mail from your records. To view this notice in other languages you can either select the following link or manually copy and paste the link into the address bar of a web browser: http://emaildisclaimer.medtronic.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] repetitive wrist injury
If you are doing this all day, everyday, your injuries have no way to go, but get worse. Repetitive motion injuries is also know as over use injuries. You are using the same muscles over and over without a break. Most likely you are using a fair amount of force to loosen the caps. And you are having to tighten your fist more because the jars are small. The only way to get relief and to stop the damage you are doing (and it can get to a point of no return) is 1. take frequent breaks and stretch your hands and fingers to let your hands recup2. do not do it all day 3. do not do it everyday 4. have some one help you open/close jars or 5. change your occupation. The injuries can become more then just an aggravation, you can permanently lose the full use of your hands. In a message dated 7/26/2011 9:02:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time, cf...@007group.com writes: Has anyone experienced problems with the histotechnologists or Pathologist's Assistants developing wrist injuries from opening the small specimen containers all day on the grossing bench? If so, how did you address this issue? We have had occupational health assess the process; there haven't been any suggestions yet. Cathy Kelowna, B.C. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Decal Solution for Bone Marrows
We use the IEC from Biocare. The bone biopsies are fixed for a minimum of 2 hours and decaled in the IEC for two hours. Sections great and immunohistochemistry stains are beautiful. In a message dated 2/11/2011 2:11:23 P.M. Central Standard Time, trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com writes: Decalcifier II from Surgipath. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Marcia Fisher Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 2:07 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Decal Solution for Bone Marrows I would be most interested in finding out what other labs are using to decal the bone marrow biopsy cores. The current decal solution we are using is too strong and affecting the Fe stains and some IHC stains. The decal solution we use for regular bone is great. Routinely we decal the core for one hour. We tried 45 minutes but the cores are still too crunchy. And I prefer not to face off the block and float on 5% HCl for 20 minutes. Thanking you in advance. M. Fisher El Centro Regional Medical Center ECRMC Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, PLEASE contact the sender and promptly destroy this e-mail and its attachments. Â ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Decal Solution for Bone Marrows
I neglected to say that the iron stain does not work well on decaled specimens. We perform iron stains on bone marrow clots and smears . In a message dated 2/11/2011 2:11:23 P.M. Central Standard Time, trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com writes: Decalcifier II from Surgipath. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Marcia Fisher Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 2:07 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Decal Solution for Bone Marrows I would be most interested in finding out what other labs are using to decal the bone marrow biopsy cores. The current decal solution we are using is too strong and affecting the Fe stains and some IHC stains. The decal solution we use for regular bone is great. Routinely we decal the core for one hour. We tried 45 minutes but the cores are still too crunchy. And I prefer not to face off the block and float on 5% HCl for 20 minutes. Thanking you in advance. M. Fisher El Centro Regional Medical Center ECRMC Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, PLEASE contact the sender and promptly destroy this e-mail and its attachments. Â ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!!
wipe the microtome and knife holder with a Bounce laundry softener sheet. It works for us. In a message dated 1/5/2011 3:38:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu writes: This has SO many possible responses but I'll not go there. Someone might videotape it and leak it to the press... ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Greta HT Position
sounds like a full time+ job In a message dated 12/6/2010 2:29:55 P.M. Central Standard Time, mh...@carisls.com writes: Great opportunity for a Histotechnician in a brand new laboratory! Bellmeade Dermatology in Nashville, TN is looking for a certified HT or HTL to run their newly constructed laboratory. Bellmeade Dermatology has been in the dermatology business for 18 years with 3 physicians and 2 Nurse Practitioners' . Candidate must be ASCP certified and CLIA certified to perform gross dissection, prior supervisory experience preferred. The candidate will be responsible for the following: Creation and maintenance of policies and procedures to CLIA standards, leading lab through CLIA inspection, maintenance and quality control for equipment, and routine histology duties. This is a part time position that offers a competitive salary and the flexible hours allows you to put your own personal stamp on the laboratory . Interested applicants should contact Meredith Hale phone 214-596-2219 or through email mh...@carisls.com Meredith Hale HT (ASCP) CM Operations Liaison Director and Education Coordinator Caris Life Sciences 6655 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving Texas 75039 direct: 214-596-2219 cell: 469-648-8253 fax: 972-929-9966 mh...@carisls.com mailto:mh...@carisls.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] xylene in an unventilated area
I just recently did a lot of research into the different hoods. I decided the down draft was not going to work for us since we like to place absorbant towels down to catch the xylene while coverslipping. I decided to purchase one that a high CFM (Air flow rate), low decibles and a monitor on the filter to let one know when the filter was saturated and needed to be changed. And I wanted the sash that comes down in front of your face to be glass, so that we could clean it periodically with xylene to get splashes of mounting media off. For the money PurAir was very good... body was plastic and the clear part that is lowered while in use was plastic. It had good CFM, good decible level and a monitor for filter saturation.The LabConco is stainless steel and glass, with good CFM, decible level and a monitor for filter saturation. The problem with the little Shandon is that the CFM is about 30 at max when the sash is lowered. Newer ones, such as the PurAir and Labconco have about 120+ CFM. And the Shandon has no monitor for filter saturation. The PurAir had the footprint needed for cytology, which is very small in my area. There is another company that was good, but my brain cells cannot recall the info. If anyone wants more info, please e-mail me. In a message dated 8/16/2010 12:01:08 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rjbu...@yahoo.com writes: Try to get a fume hood; it could be one movible over the counter, but needs to have a good charcoal filter. René J. --- On Mon, 8/16/10, cathy.crump...@tuality.org cathy.crump...@tuality.org wrote: From: cathy.crump...@tuality.org cathy.crump...@tuality.org Subject: [Histonet] xylene in an unventilated area To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 11:41 AM Hello all. Cytology was told that the xylene substitute the= y were using for their Surepath paps was causing staining/artifact issues. nbsp; They want to switch to using xylene in their area, but it is unventil= ated. Because of various reasons, their process can not be moved.nbs= p; They are asking me for advice about what to do for fume control. I= was wondering if a good downdraft unit would be enough to handle the xylen= e fumes. They will have maybe 400 mL of xylene uncovered while covers= lipping their paps. Does anyone else have a similar set up? The= y share their area with micro and core lab and others are complaining about= fumes even though they have borrowed a mini-hood from us. Badge resu= lts are still pending. Cathy Crumpton HT(ASC= P), Histology Lead Tuality Community Hospital Hillsboro, OR 97123 = (503)681-1292 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] ARTICLE
I have it some where at work. I seem to remember that it was a work shop and not just an article I read. I will look for it. Pearl Dance like no one is watching In a message dated 6/25/2010 11:19:19 A.M. Central Daylight Time, Jackie.O'con...@abbott.com writes: No - but I could write one. From: Sara Baldwin/mhhcc.org sbald...@mhhcc.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: 06/25/2010 10:53 AM Subject: [Histonet] ARTICLE Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Hi Histonetters My boss was wondering if anyone has come across an article a long time ago (about 10 years) that was called Workplace Violence in the Laboratory Thanks Pathology Supervisor Kathy Baldwin, SCT (ASCP) Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center sbald...@mhhcc.org Ph 812-482-0210, 482-0216, Fax 812-482-0232, Pager 812-481-0897 Confidential information, Authorized use only. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] specimen disposal
Hi, can you tell me the correct/safe way to dispose of the formalin fixed specimens? The fixed specimens should be considered hazardous waste, but the formalin is a chemical hazard. I think having biohazard waste company that burns these specimens with formalin . According to MSDS we should be able to burn the formalin and safely dispose of it that way. The large volumes of formalin off the processors is neutralized before disposal. But we are trying to avoid the labor intensive, hazardous job of emptying each specimen container. That is hazardous exposure since we have no work area to do this in safely. So, to finally get to the point, why can we not throw all the specimens in formalin into biohazard waste bags and containers? Pearl Dance like no one is watching ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
