# Sourcing and Availability of Cadavers for Anatomical Dissection Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Safety Challenges and Possible Solutions

## Authors

- Oluwatosin Imoleayo Oyeniran ([ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6720-8453)) — Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

## Article information

- **Journal:** The Ulutas Medical Journal (Ulutas Med J), ISSN 2149-388X
- **Issue:** Volume 6, Issue 4 (2020), pages 188–192
- **Article type:** Review Article
- **Published online:** 2020-12-16
- **DOI:** [10.5455/umj.20201103113120](https://doi.org/10.5455/umj.20201103113120)
- **Licence:** [CC BY-NC 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
- **Article page:** https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/?mno=25428
- **PDF:** https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/pdf/25428.pdf

## Abstract

The new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused far-reaching impacts on medical education and training worldwide. The attendant disruptions in most medical schools led to the transition from classroom/in-person learning to online/virtual learning. A critical aspect of medical training needing urgent attention is the safety of cadavers from possible SARS-CoV-2 infection before using for anatomical or cadaveric dissection. This article explores the safety measures needed for cadaver handling and its consequences on sourcing and availability of cadavers for anatomy education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Keywords

Anatomical dissection; COVID-19; Cadavers; Medical education; Pandemic

## How to cite

Oyeniran OI. Sourcing and Availability of Cadavers for Anatomical Dissection Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Safety Challenges and Possible Solutions. Ulutas Med J. 2020;6(4):188-192. doi:10.5455/umj.20201103113120

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