Biological Waste Generated in Laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine at a University Institution
In order to determine the management of biological waste generated in teaching and research laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine, a two phase, cross-sectional, descriptive study was carried out; the first study was to determine number, type and distribution of the laboratories; and the second con...
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| author | Yadira Sirit Janet Matos Amelia Panunzio Milagros Nuñez Monika Bellorín |
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| description | In order to determine the management of biological waste generated in teaching and research laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine, a two phase, cross-sectional, descriptive study was carried out; the first study was to determine number, type and distribution of the laboratories; and the second consisted in the elaboration and application of an instrument to collect information concerning management of biological waste, according to what is established in the Venezuelan National Decree No. 2218-92. Of the total sample of 43 laboratories, 81.4% responded, 71,4% of which generate biological waste, with a higher prevalence of types B and C, followed by type D (44%). Of these the more frequent sources were blood (64%), serum (32%) and urine (28%). The harvesting and primary storage most utilized was type 1 (44%). There does not appear to be uniformity in the frequency of internal transport. In 56% of the laboratories modality of processing before final disposition is not implemented. This research revealed that laboratories in university faculties generated biological waste that can cause adverse effects on health and the environment if corrective measures are not employed in their management, and for this reason it is necessary to implement a biological waste management system. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6ca27b2aaa7e41f086d8a83babeccb1d2023-09-03T04:05:15ZengUniversidad del Zulia,Facultad de Medicina,Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas y TropicalesKasmera0075-52222477-96282005-06-0133127354747Biological Waste Generated in Laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine at a University InstitutionYadira Sirit0Janet Matos1Amelia Panunzio2Milagros Nuñez3Monika Bellorín4Instituto de Medicina del Trabajo e Higiene Industrial. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad del Zulia.Escuela de Bioanálisis. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad del Zulia.Escuela de Bioanálisis. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad del Zulia.Escuela de Bioanálisis. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad del Zulia.Instituto de Medicina del Trabajo e Higiene Industrial. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad del Zulia.In order to determine the management of biological waste generated in teaching and research laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine, a two phase, cross-sectional, descriptive study was carried out; the first study was to determine number, type and distribution of the laboratories; and the second consisted in the elaboration and application of an instrument to collect information concerning management of biological waste, according to what is established in the Venezuelan National Decree No. 2218-92. Of the total sample of 43 laboratories, 81.4% responded, 71,4% of which generate biological waste, with a higher prevalence of types B and C, followed by type D (44%). Of these the more frequent sources were blood (64%), serum (32%) and urine (28%). The harvesting and primary storage most utilized was type 1 (44%). There does not appear to be uniformity in the frequency of internal transport. In 56% of the laboratories modality of processing before final disposition is not implemented. This research revealed that laboratories in university faculties generated biological waste that can cause adverse effects on health and the environment if corrective measures are not employed in their management, and for this reason it is necessary to implement a biological waste management system.https://produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/kasmera/article/view/4748Desechos biológicos, manejo, laboratorios, institución universitaria |
| spellingShingle | Yadira Sirit Janet Matos Amelia Panunzio Milagros Nuñez Monika Bellorín Biological Waste Generated in Laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine at a University Institution Kasmera Desechos biológicos, manejo, laboratorios, institución universitaria |
| title | Biological Waste Generated in Laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine at a University Institution |
| title_full | Biological Waste Generated in Laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine at a University Institution |
| title_fullStr | Biological Waste Generated in Laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine at a University Institution |
| title_full_unstemmed | Biological Waste Generated in Laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine at a University Institution |
| title_short | Biological Waste Generated in Laboratories in the Faculty of Medicine at a University Institution |
| title_sort | biological waste generated in laboratories in the faculty of medicine at a university institution |
| topic | Desechos biológicos, manejo, laboratorios, institución universitaria |
| url | https://produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/kasmera/article/view/4748 |
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