[Histonet] Automated microtomes

[Rogerson Kemlo (ELHT) Pathology]

Can you get an automated microscope? My neck hurts?

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Matt
Prideaux
Sent: 14 September 2005 09:44
To: Gomez, Milton; Histonet
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Automated microtomes

We use a Leica RM2265 in our lab and have had no problems safety wise so
far. So
long as the microtome is being used carefully and the tech is fully
trained
there should be no problem. Personally, I find it great for when blocks
require
a lot of trimming and reduces the risk of RSI associated with the
prolonged use
of rotary microtomes.

Hope that helps

Matt

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Matt Prideaux
Academic Unit of Bone Biology
Division of Clinical Sciences (South)
D Floor (DU20) Medical School
Henry Wellcome Laboratories for Medical Research
University of Sheffield
Beech Hill Road
Sheffield 
S10 2RX

Tel: 0114 271 3783
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Quoting "Gomez, Milton" <MGomez <@t> ameripath.com>:

> Dear Histonetters,
> 
> What are your thoughts on injuries related to the use of automated
> microtomes?  I have heard that the use of automated microtomes
increases the
> risk of injury and in most cases these are more severe.  May you share
your
> experience?  I do know of one case where the tech lost part of his
finger
> (luckily he was able to have it re-attached and the finger was saved).
How
> many labs out there have used automated microtomes and have reverted
back to
> manual microtomes for safety reasons?  Does safety take priority over
> ergonomic reasons?
> 
> Thanks in advance for your reply,
> Milton
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