A Cost-Effective Novel Method of Preparing Plastinated Specimens of Brain

The human bodies and organs have traditionally been preserved using formalin solution, although it irritates the eyes, nose throat. Plastination is an unique expensive method for preserving biological samples that can be used in teaching research. Therefore, goal of current study was to prepare a cost-effective solution thermocol plastinate brain specimens as supplement Two brains were this pilot research project. According standard procedures, first fixed 10% formaldehyde, sectioned horizontally, sagittally coronally dehydrated acetone, then immersed plastination at room temperature pressure. Then air-dried temperature. A team 62 Anatomists Pathologists assessed quality self-developed grading scale. provided based on specimens' clarity, stability, aesthetic look, colour smell. Statistical analyses performed SPSS software, Kruskal Wallis test showed lowest mean score 4.04 highest 5 smell with statistically significant p<0.001. Thus our plastinated good quality, durable handle-friendly. Our demonstrated (CEPS) procedure inexpensive efficient way create are appropriate neuroanatomy. KEY WORDS: Brain, Thermocol, Plastination, Cost-Effective Plastination.