[Histonet] Ergonomics

[Heckford, Karen - SMMC-SF]

Hi Everyone,
 Has anyone ever used the adjustable microtome handle from Newcomer Supply it is called, "Histo comfort grip handle"?  If you have,  what did you think?  How many of you are using a foot pedal if your microtome comes with it.   I am getting repetitive motion stress in mainly my shoulder and a little in the elbow and wrist.  I guess that is what happens as we get older and have been doing this for a long time.  I have used my foot pedal a couple of time but then I lose the feel when I am facing into the block and sometimes finessing a difficult ribbon.

Your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Karen Heckford HT ASCP CE
Lead Histology Technician
St. Mary's Medical Center
450 Stanyan St.
San Francisco, Ca. 94117
415-668-1000 ext. 6167
karen.heckford <@t> dignityhealth.org
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