The essay introduces the study on the performance monitoring tests for the resistance to wet bacterial penetration about surgical gowns and surgical drapes in accordance with ISO 22610.
Microbiological Techniques ; instrumentation ; methods ; Operating Rooms ; Protective Clothing ; microbiology ; standards ; Surgical Attire ; microbiology ; standards

Recently, the special characteristics of work with SARS require particular attention to the facilities, equipment, policies and procedures involved. In fact, an autopsy also subject prosectors and others to a wide variety of hazards, including bloodborne, aerosolized pathogens and others (for example SARS). Forensic pathologists and other persons in close proximity to an autopsy need personal protective equipment, fourthemore, laboratory procedure and facility design principles of biosafety should be established for the protection of all personnal involved in the work.
Autopsy ; Forensic Pathology ; Humans ; Infection Control/methods* ; Inhalation Exposure/prevention & control* ; Masks/standards* ; Occupational Exposure/prevention & control* ; Protective Clothing/standards* ; Protective Devices/standards* ; Risk Factors ; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome/transmission*