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