ABSTRACT
Take complete records: x-rays, photos, chart, and models (if necessary). Consult with scene doctors and investigator. Get scene photos. Treat every set of remains as if it had a communicable disease. Wear full barrier clothing including mask, boots, gloves, gown, and glasses. Treat every set of remains with due respect. Wash thoroughly before departing the autopsy area. Check for instruments and supplies in the body and in the bag. Clean all instruments thoroughly. Change clothes if necessary due to splatter, odor, or contamination. Note location of eyewash station and exit doors. Dispose of all barrier clothing in proper place. Preserve all evidence and maintain chain of custody. Use correct identification on each photo, chart, x-ray, impression, or model. Identify the digital card in camera or computer. Maintain photo log: time, place, ID, conditions. Record serial number, lot number, manufacturer, name, and expiration date of material. Obtain medical examiner permission for jaw removal.
