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Hi
I recall this procedure before as well and I believe that we no longer plug the orifices.
I would also like to mention that if the deceased patient comes under the coroners act then you cannot plug orifices or remove indwelling devices, so something to consider when making any changes to procedures and practice.
Regards Shirley Halls
ACSC OPMHS
Northern Mental Health Directorate
Oldham Rd
Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
Hi Sony
I can recall this practice from many years ago when I was a trainee nurse, before impervious body bags were readily available. The idea was to prevent fluid from the body leaking on transport to or storage in the morgue, when the body was wrapped in an ordinary cotton sheet.
I suppose you have to look at why it is being done. If your facility does not have access to impervious body bags to place the body into for transport, it may be necessary to plug each orifice to prevent leakage during transport / holding. I would argue that soaking cotton used for plugging orifices in a disinfectant is not necessary, even if you still need to plug the orifices prior to transport. It may be necessary to wet the cotton prior to plugging the orifices to help the cotton be retained, but a disinfectant would not be necessary for this wetting.
Cheers
Michael
Michael Wishart
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Dear All,
We would like to know your prevailing practices for handling dead body, and whether you the following practices – “All orifices have to be plugged with cotton wool soaked in “1 in 4 diluted household bleach” to prevent leakage of body fluids from the dead bodies. Meanwhile, an absorbent pad can be added for additional safety.”
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Kwong Wah Hospital
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