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Diane Gutenkauf <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 24 Jan 1997 12:44:14 EST
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An "Exhibit Designer/Preparator" wrote:

>Bone saws with blood still on them? Ick. We once had one of the original
>heart pumps with what must have been blood still in the bottom sides of
>the plastic tubing. Again, ick.
>Seems like good ol' rubbing alcohol or other standard disinfectant would
>be ok. ???

I was not aware that training in exhibit design now includes training in the
conservation of metals. Just what are the effects of "standard disinfectants" on
saw blades, anyway? How can we be certain that the accretion on the saw is
blood? Was it tested?

Gutenkauf

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