How about: Dear Colleagues?
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. ???

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Mark Nielsen
Exhibit Designer/Preparator
University of Michigan Museum of Art
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On Wed, 22 Jan 1997, MOH Library wrote:

> Dear Fellow List subscribers,
>
> Anyone have a nicer sounding politically correct salutation that is
> more user friendly than Fellow Subscribers?
> Our artifact handlers are concerned about the proper handling of surgical
> kits, bone saws which still have traces of dried blood on them on occaision.
> Syringes are often found in old Doctor's satchels when we accession them.
> My training stated "Handle with due caution ,wear gloves, mist mask etc"
> Does anyone know of an article in medical journals or the Conservation
> Abstracts addressing such concerns.
> I would like to sterilize such artifacts yet preserve their historical
> integrity.
> Any leads would be appreciated and please feel free to share them with the
> list so we all may work safer!
> Thankyou for sharing .
> Sincerely,
>
> Len Hambleton-Objects Conservator
> N.C. Museum of History
> Raleigh N.C.           Fax 919-733-8655
>