A Study of the Effects of Formalin on First Year MBBS Studen
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
Formalin has been used as a preservative for cadaver in anatomy for years now. 1st year MBBS students are not accustomed to this chemical earlier and have various reactions when they come in contact with this. Therefore we in the department of Anatomy, Bundelkhand Medical College, Sagar planned to study the effect of formalin on 150 1st year MBBS students by giving them questionnaire. In our study 30% had unpleasant smell of formalin,,24.67% students have reported irritation and watering of eyes, others reported symptoms includes running or congested nose (20.67%), Sore throat (17.33%), headache (14.67%), skin problems (12%), lack of concentration (16.67%) and many more. Finding an alternative for formalin in the form of phenoxyethanol is also a good option. Keywords: Formalin, 1st year MBBS students, Preservatives, Questionnaire, Symptoms
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Yadav Abhijeet
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