Re: [Histonet] Histology Hacks - The book
Hi histonetters! Some clarification is needed I think. In this context, the term "hacks" are used these days to describe work arounds to make our lives easier. I have seen videos which show many household hacks such as using the hole in the flip top can to hold a straw, or using a rubber band in a stripped phillips screw head to get the screw out. I'm sure you can add more that made you figuratively smack your forehead with disbelief you didn't come up with them! Additionally, I do agree with those who point out that the best option is having the work done correctly the first time. However, we all know that one pathologist, student, intern, etc. in your practice that doesn't take the proper time to make the sample reasonable prior to processing. Or in our case, we receive mostly paraffin blocks that are processed elsewhere globally, and you never know what you will get. So knowing some workarounds to help us get the best section and stain possible is quite useful. And finally, much of this knowledge is tribal. I learned it from the seasoned techs before me, and I pass it along to the techs who follow. I see absolutely nothing wrong with this. Teri Johnson, HT(ASCP)QIHC T +760 602 1402 teri.john...@navigatebp.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Histology Hacks - the book
I agree with Terri! We have a newly registered tech and several of us "oldies" and it started a great dialog on tips we have run across in the years. The book has some things we had forgotten too! We all have been enjoying reading and adding little comments. Since we are a GI lab it was great to have some of the other hints that our new tech hasn't had much exposure to. Good job Michael! Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Message- From: Terri Braud via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 11:06 AM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Histology Hacks - the book I just wanted to share a quick review of the new book "Histology Hacks", by Michael Backhus. It is the kind of book that brings together all of the little tidbits that a tech picks up along a lifetime of working and networking with others. It is well organized and the information is presented with the pros and cons of each hint. The big bonus was that by flipping through the book in my department, it started a conversation on techniques and experiences with similar tips. Anything that gets your Histology team excitedly talking about their profession is well worth the relatively small investment. It would make a great staff present for Lab Week. I don't know Michael, but kudos! Check it out on Amazon. Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Laboratory Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA 19046 ph: 215-938-3689 fax: 215-938-3874 Care, Comfort, and Heal ___ 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] Histology Hacks - the book
I just wanted to share a quick review of the new book "Histology Hacks", by Michael Backhus. It is the kind of book that brings together all of the little tidbits that a tech picks up along a lifetime of working and networking with others. It is well organized and the information is presented with the pros and cons of each hint. The big bonus was that by flipping through the book in my department, it started a conversation on techniques and experiences with similar tips. Anything that gets your Histology team excitedly talking about their profession is well worth the relatively small investment. It would make a great staff present for Lab Week. I don't know Michael, but kudos! Check it out on Amazon. Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Laboratory Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA 19046 ph: 215-938-3689 fax: 215-938-3874 Care, Comfort, and Heal ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
