[Histonet] Automated Microtome

[Kathy Paton (WDHB)]

We have a staff member with early degenerative shoulder arthritis.  The
manual microtome did aggravate her condition badly, effecting her
ability to work efficiently and without pain.   I purchased the Leica
RM2155 motorized microtome and very very rapidly indeed her condition
improved.   Now two years later ( I have just spoken to her) she has
absolutely no pain at all.   I must mention tho' the other staff are
very reluctant to use this "new-fangled-technology".   Just habit I
guess.
Kathy Paton
Auckland
New Zealand  

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nita
Searcy
Sent: Thursday, 5 May 2005 01:12
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Subject: [Histonet] Automated Microtome

Can I have the latest and greatest regarding automated microtomes? I
have an employee with carpal tunnel- anyone have experience with such
employees using this instrument to lessen their problems?

Thanks

Nita Searcy, HT/HTL (ASCP)
Scott and White Hospital
Temple, Texas
Division Manager, Anatomic Pathology
254-724-2438