Journal article
Handmade Draping System for Table-top Microscopes in Wet Lab Training: Technical Note
World neurosurgery, Vol.199, 124146
07/2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124146
PMID: 40480543
Abstract
Wet lab training using a table-top microscope and chicken wings is an effective way to master superfine surgical techniques, providing a wet environment with real blood vessels that closely replicates surgical conditions. However, concerns remain regarding soiling of expensive microscopes with proteins and blood from raw meat, which can be difficult to remove once dried and may compromise the optical system. Additionally, raw poultry introduces the risk of bacterial contamination such as Campylobacter spp., which is commonly found in retail poultry. Since the practice is often performed in office settings, bacterial transfer from contaminated hands to food and drinks poses a risk of gastroenteritis.
To address these concerns, the authors developed two types of handmade microscope draping systems using readily available, inexpensive materials, including a surgical face shield, paper cup, shower cap, and double-sided tape.
Both types of drapes can be assembled and applied on the microscope within ten minutes. The objective lens cover, made from a face shield, provided a clear enough view for microsurgical practice. An evaluation using a Vitamin B2 fluorescence and black light revealed that the focusing and zooming knobs of the microscope were most soiled areas after performing end-to-side anastomosis on a chicken wing.
Given its low cost and minimal preparation time, this draping system offers a practical and effective solution for protecting both the user and the microscope during wet lab training.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Handmade Draping System for Table-top Microscopes in Wet Lab Training: Technical Note
- Creators
- Satoshi Yamaguchi - University of Iowa Health CareJangbo Lee - University of Iowa, NeurosurgeryPrabin Shrestha - University of Iowa, NeurosurgerySatoka Shidoh - University of IowaKyongsong Kim - Chiba Hokusou Hospital
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- World neurosurgery, Vol.199, 124146
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124146
- PMID
- 40480543
- NLM abbreviation
- World Neurosurg
- ISSN
- 1878-8769
- eISSN
- 1878-8769
- Publisher
- ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC; NEW YORK
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 06/04/2025
- Date published
- 07/2025
- Academic Unit
- Neurosurgery
- Record Identifier
- 9984829888702771
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