#Cardiac Surgery Machine

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Why Our Hypothermia Machine Is the Ideal Choice for Patient Care – Mercury Healthcare

  When it comes to providing effective therapeutic hypothermia treatment, choosing the right Hypothermia Machine is paramount. With several options available on the market, it is crucial to select a device that prioritizes patient safety, ease of use, and optimal outcomes. In this blog post, we will discuss the key reasons why our hypothermia machine stands out as the ideal choice for healthcare providers, ensuring the highest standard of care for patients in need of cooling therapy.

Precision Temperature Control:

Our hypothermia machine boasts state-of-the-art temperature control technology, enabling precise and accurate regulation of body temperature. Maintaining a stable hypothermic state is essential for effective treatment, and our machine ensures that the target temperature is consistently achieved and maintained throughout the cooling period. This level of precision minimizes temperature fluctuations, optimizing patient outcomes and reducing the risk of complications.

User-Friendly Interface and Intuitive Design:

We understand the importance of user-friendly equipment in a healthcare setting. Our hypothermia machine features an intuitive interface and ergonomic design, making it easy for medical professionals to operate. Clear and concise controls, coupled with a user-friendly touchscreen, streamline the cooling process, allowing healthcare providers to focus on delivering quality patient care. Additionally, the machine’s compact size and maneuverability enhance its versatility and ease of use in various clinical settings.

Advanced Safety Features:

Patient safety is our utmost priority, and our hypothermia machine incorporates advanced safety features to ensure a secure and controlled cooling environment. The machine is equipped with sophisticated temperature sensors and alarms that promptly notify healthcare providers of any deviations from the desired temperature range. This proactive monitoring system helps prevent potential complications and enables immediate intervention, guaranteeing patient safety throughout the cooling therapy.

Customizable Treatment Options:

Every patient is unique, and their treatment requirements may vary. Our hypothermia machine offers a range of customizable treatment options, allowing healthcare providers to tailor the cooling therapy to individual patient needs. Adjustable temperature settings, duration of therapy, and other parameters can be easily modified, ensuring personalized care and maximizing the effectiveness of the treatment for each patient.

Seamless Integration and Data Management:

Integrating our hypothermia machine with existing hospital systems is hassle-free, thanks to its compatibility with electronic medical records (EMR) and data management software. The machine seamlessly integrates with hospital networks, enabling real-time data monitoring, automatic charting, and comprehensive documentation of patient progress. This integration streamlines workflow, enhances communication between healthcare providers, and facilitates accurate and efficient data analysis for improved clinical decision-making.

Conclusion:

Selecting the right hypothermia machine is crucial for delivering optimal patient care during therapeutic cooling treatment. Our hypothermia machine combines precision temperature control, user-friendly design, advanced safety features, customizable treatment options, and seamless integration with hospital systems. By choosing our machine, healthcare providers can ensure the highest standard of care, maximize treatment efficacy, and improve patient outcomes. Invest in our Medical Equipment Manufacturer hypothermia machine and experience the difference it can make in delivering exceptional cooling therapy for your patients.

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Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooling System manufacturer & supplier in India: Octopus Med Pvt Ltd. 

In the realm of medical technology, innovations play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care and outcomes. Among the many advancements, the Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System stands out as a crucial component in cardiac surgeries, ensuring optimal temperature management during procedures. As a trusted manufacturer and supplier of Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System in India, Octopus Med brings you the Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System, delivering unparalleled performance and reliability. 

About the Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System 

The Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System is a sophisticated medical device designed to regulate the temperature of patient's blood and organs during cardiac surgeries. It consists of advanced heating and cooling components that maintain precise temperatures, critical for the success of complex procedures. Octopus Med offers the Sorin 3T Heater Cooler Systems, recognized for their superior quality and performance in the medical community. 

Key Features of Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System: 

Precision Temperature Control: The Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System ensures precise temperature management, allowing surgeons to maintain optimal conditions throughout the surgical procedure. 

Reliable Performance: With its robust design and advanced technology, the Sorin 3T Heater Cooler guarantees reliable performance, contributing to seamless surgical experiences and positive patient outcomes. 

Enhanced Safety Features: Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Systems are equipped with enhanced safety features to mitigate risks and ensure patient safety during cardiac surgeries. 

User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive interface of the Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System facilitates ease of use for healthcare professionals, enabling efficient operation and monitoring during procedures. 

Buy SORIN Stockert 3T at Best Price in India 

Octopus Med offers the Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System at the best price in India, making advanced medical technology accessible to healthcare facilities nationwide. Our commitment to affordability and quality ensures that healthcare providers can procure essential equipment without compromising on performance or budget. 

Why Choose Octopus Med for Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System? 

Quality Assurance: Octopus Med is dedicated to delivering products of the highest quality, backed by rigorous quality assurance processes and adherence to international standards. 

Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the healthcare industry, Octopus Med has established itself as a trusted name, offering innovative solutions and unparalleled customer service. 

Customer Satisfaction: At Octopus Med, customer satisfaction is paramount. We strive to exceed expectations by providing timely support, seamless transactions, and personalized service to our clients. 

Nationwide Reach: Octopus Med's extensive distribution network ensures prompt delivery of Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Systems to healthcare facilities across India, enabling timely access to essential medical equipment. 

In conclusion, the Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System from Octopus Med India represents a paradigm shift in cardiac surgery technology, empowering healthcare providers to deliver superior patient care. With its advanced features, reliability, and affordability, the Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler System is a valuable addition to any cardiac surgery suite. Contact Octopus Med today to buy SORIN Stockert 3T at the best price in India and elevate your surgical capabilities to new heights. 

[ms-demeanor]

IDK that I've ever put it in one post before, but here's the transplant speedrun.

1 - Valentines day 2021, he's admitted to the hospital. We take a pre-hospital selfie then I shave his head and he shaves his beard because he doesn't want to deal with hair at the hospital. Me and his mom drop him off; at that point you can only visit someone as they are actually dying and we're told that he's going to stay in the hospital until he gets a transplant or he dies, and if he's rejected as a transplant recipient he'll receive palliative care in this hospital.

2 - First week of March, they allow patients to have one screened visitor; this is our first visit - I take photos in the hospital to show his mom because at this point he has a pump in his shoulder and it is difficult for him to move his arms to use his phone. He has also been confined to a bed since the week he arrived because he's on the ECMO machine, so he can't walk or move around, though they stand him up every once in a while. At one point one of the ecmo tubes pulls out of his femoral artery, which is Not! Great! He also needed a blood transfusion about every two days at that point, which worried the doctors because it increased his likelihood of rejecting. But he had been approved for transplant at that point!

The first thing he said to me on this visit was "look, I have abs" and then he showed me his abs because it turns out when you're really really dying of heart failure your body begins to eat itself.

3 - Now That's What I Call Jaundice (cardiac cirrhosis is liver failure as a result of heart failure and it's pretty much the big giant neon flashing sign of heart failure that says "hey you're fucking dying" so if you've got heart failure and your bilirubin number is off or the whites of your eyes are yellow please kick up a gigantic stink until they check your liver; large bastard's GP, who is my doctor, who I hate, saw his bloodwork with a very high bilirubin number a month before he was diagnosed with cardiac cirrhosis and wrote it off as a testing fluke fuck that guy)

4 - Don't let the sad face fool you, he's acting pathetic so that his mom will stop yelling about the fact that I'm bringing him cookies. He's allowed to have cookies. At that point he weighed 98kg and was outsourcing his heartbeat, he was allowed to eat whatever he wanted. (have i mentioned that I was moving us from Vegas to LA at this time? I was bringing him cookies because I'd baked hundreds of peanut butter cookies and other cookies to use up the flour, sugar, and peanut butter in the vegas house)

5 - Mid-march, he's got a match! He called me when I was in Vegas filling up the truck with another load and I drove right back and to the hospital. Once he went in for surgery I drove to his mom's house and crashed, then woke up and drove to our storage unit and unpacked the truck while I waited to hear from the doctors. I was unloading a bookcase when I got the call. (There wasn't any point in waiting alone in the hospital for sixteen hours; either he was going to make it or he wasn't and someone was going to have to unload the truck at some point. People have been weird about this, like I should have been sitting at his side all the time, but there was a two-hour daily limit for most visits and look i have sat in a waiting room while this dude had a thirteen hour surgery i do not need a repeat of that experience without the soothing balm of nicotine getting me through it; so unloading a truck it was)

6 - Two days after surgery and kind of mad about it. His chest hurt a lot (obviously) but, like, a lot a lot because they'd had to open him up for the bypass just two years earlier.

7 - First walk outside of his room after transplant in early April; he needed a LOT of PT because of how much muscle he'd lost. He lost sixty pounds in the hospital before the surgery, and only gained back about twenty while he was in there.

8 - A visit from the tiny doggo

9 - I come to visit and I've got a new phone with a portrait mode so he steals it and takes stupid pictures for a few minutes. Dude is bored and restless; this is in late april and he's feeling well enough to be moody. ETA: There is a jar of pickles in front of him because he'd been fluid limited for a long time and his salt levels were off and when he got to the hospital they were like "you need electrolytes and a lot of salt" and he was like "sweetheart can you please please please bring me delicious salty things" so I was bringing him jars of pickled mushrooms and garlic stuffed olives and just a huge number of pickles that he kept trying to share with the nurses. "Alli brought the mushrooms again; would you like a pickled mushroom? I have fancy toothpicks to share them with!"

10 - He comes home for the first time in early May; he ends up getting readmitted two more times because of complications before finally being released in early July. ETA: The second time he got readmitted it was for something that he wasn't at all worried about but that they needed to monitor for a couple weeks so he was *SO BORED* and actually feeling pretty okay; so at one point when I was leaving the parking garage at 8pm my car wouldn't start, I did some troubleshooting with the manual and the internet and didn't figure it out, so I called him and he tried to troubleshoot over the phone and got frustrated and was begging his nurses to let him come out to the parking structure to work on my car (they refused) - I ended up getting a tow and fixing it when I replaced the battery terminals.

Photos are all posted with his permission.

Also I dyed my hair purple between photos one and two because it's his favorite color. I also bought a blue dress, red tights, and yellow shoes to wear to visit him because he always teases me for wearing so much black.

I just love him a lot. It was a hard couple years there, but things are getting better.

[love-and-deepspace-wiki]

Akso Hospital

Location: Downtown Linkon City

Clinic Number: 2122637824

"Linkon's municipal hospital, located downtown. A facility focused on medicine, research, and education. Its divisions, such as the Division of Cardiac Surgery and Division of General Surgery, are widely respected. At the forefront of healthcare, it is a world-renowned medical institute."

- Linkonopedia Entry

Details:

Okay, this is going to be a long one. Rather than try to cram everything into one huge post, I'll be splitting it up into a series of posts to sufficiently cover everything. I'll list the link menu at the bottom of this main post. But first, let's go over the general details of Akso Hospital!

Mottos:

"Akso Hospital, for a brighter future"

"For A Better Future of Life"

"Akso Hospital Cares"

Features & Facts:

It has its own Flux Stabilizer

The Akso Remote Monitor is a hospital took used for monitoring the health status of remote patients

It has a rooftop helipad with at least two rescue helicopters

Akso Hospital has at least 11 confirmed floors

The protaganist mentions a waiting area with a TV that plays movies. According to Zayne, there's also popcorn in a vending machine next to the nurse's station.

Events:

Hospital Staff's Lottery: This year, the grand prize was a hot springs trip for two. Zayne won.

Patient's Favorite Doctor: An annual public poll the hospital releases. The protaganist says the votes showed Zayne was very popular this year. The winner will be forced to appear in the hospital's promotional videos (a detail Zayne is not excited about lol)

Health Initiatives:

Zayne says the hospital has many health initiatives. But these are the ones specifically mentioned by name:

The Mindfulness Chamber: a mindfulness initiative

Get Out of Bed: an encouragement initiative

Floorplan:

At Akso Hospital, floors are denoted with a letter (possibly indicating the specific building or wing?) followed by the floor number. Rooms, offices, or defined areas on that floor are two-digit numbers. (For example, Room 2 on the fifth floor of building B would likely be written as "B6/B06, Room B02".)

Here are some Akso Hospital room locations I was able to confirm throughout the game:

Floor A8/A08:

00-03: Diagnosis Rooms

02: Division of Cardiac Surgery

04-06: Doctor's Offices

Floor A4/A04:

Reception where Yvonne works

Zayne's check up room is on floor A4

017: Radiotherapy

Link Menu:

Cafeteria

Clinical Research Center

Division of General Surgery

Division of Cardiac Surgery

Division of Evol and Protocore Medical Technology

Emergency Room

Evol-Cardiac Medical Research Lab

Garden

Neurology and Sleep Center

Pediatrics & Pediatric Ward

Public Relations Division

Radiology

Radiotherapy

Rehabilitation Center

Surgery Center

(In-Game Medical Glossary)

[tricky-pockets]

so, about the people who think that Laziness Is The Worst Sin. you know. those who imagine themselves to be Righteous Bootstrap Pullers.

statistically, a fair number of them will need heart surgery at some point in their lives. do you know how long a human can maintain accuracy at monotonous repetition of a 30-second-long task without a break? neither do I, but it's gotta less than 4 hours.

anyway, they'll need heart surgery. and sometimes it's close to the end of a shift and my brain is mush and I want to cry and I still pull every fiber of will together to keep checking the cardiac cannulae for flaws before I seal them into their pouches.

[correct cuff placement not obscuring airflow. no wrinkles no tears no bubbles no pinholes. sufficient airflow. double check airflow. no leakage from lumen line. printed depth marks and product code legible correct complete aligned. tip formed correctly no sharp edges from bad plastic molding old tipping machine, check with sensitive fingertips; rough edges can perforate. no voids in glue joints no excess glue to chip off and land in a blood vessel. no particulate matter, especially that weird orange stuff that's in the luer caps sometimes.]

people who disdain labor rights will need heart surgery and I will do everything in my power to not let them die on the table. and so I think maybe I should get a couple 15-minute breaks and perhaps the option to wear headphones. so I'm not fatigued. while I'm checking the cannula for your fucking heart surgery.

[tentabs1]

Top 5 Most Needed Equipment in a Hospital

Hospitals are the cornerstone of healthcare, playing a crucial role in saving lives and improving the quality of care. To deliver optimal treatment, hospitals must be equipped with the latest and most essential medical devices. These tools not only enhance diagnostic accuracy but also ensure patient safety and efficient operations. In this article, we’ll explore the top 5 most needed equipment in a hospital, detailing their importance and functionality. If you’re looking to procure high-quality devices, consider exploring options to buy medical supplies online, where convenience meets affordability.

1. Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Diagnostic imaging systems are indispensable in modern medicine, allowing doctors to view and analyze internal structures of the body. Equipment such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI machines provide critical insights into a patient’s condition.

Why They’re Needed:

Enable early and accurate diagnosis.

Help in planning surgical procedures.

Monitor the effectiveness of ongoing treatments.

Investing in reliable diagnostic imaging systems ensures better patient outcomes and streamlines the treatment process. High-quality imaging devices are widely available through medical supplies online platforms, offering advanced technology at competitive prices.

2. Patient Monitoring Systems

Patient monitoring systems are essential for tracking vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and temperature. These systems are particularly crucial in intensive care units (ICUs) and operating rooms.

Key Features:

Continuous monitoring of patient health.

Real-time alerts for any abnormalities.

Integration with hospital information systems for data storage and analysis.

Modern patient monitors are equipped with wireless capabilities, enabling remote monitoring. This feature is invaluable, especially during emergencies or in telemedicine settings.

3. BPL ECG Machine

An electrocardiogram (ECG) machine records the electrical activity of the heart and is essential for diagnosing various cardiac conditions. Among the top-rated ECG machines, the BPL ECG machine stands out for its precision and user-friendly design.

Benefits of BPL ECG Machines:

High accuracy in detecting arrhythmias and heart abnormalities.

Easy-to-use interface for healthcare professionals.

Portability, making it ideal for both hospital and home use.

Cardiac health is a critical aspect of patient care, and a dependable ECG machine ensures timely intervention. Purchasing a BPL ECG machine from trusted sources online guarantees authenticity and quality.

4. Surgical Instruments and Equipment

No hospital can function without a comprehensive range of surgical instruments. From scalpels and forceps to advanced robotic surgical systems, these tools are vital for performing both minor and major surgeries.

Must-Have Surgical Equipment:

Sterilizers to ensure a contamination-free environment.

Laparoscopic tools for minimally invasive procedures.

Advanced anesthesia machines for patient safety during operations.

To maintain high standards of patient care, hospitals must regularly update and replace their surgical instruments. Many healthcare facilities prefer sourcing these items through medical supplies online, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.

5. Ventilators and Respiratory Equipment

Ventilators and other respiratory equipment have become indispensable, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. These devices provide critical support for patients who struggle to breathe independently.

Importance of Ventilators:

Assist patients with respiratory failure.

Play a crucial role in ICUs and emergency care units.

Provide life-saving support during severe illnesses or post-surgical recovery.

Modern ventilators come with advanced settings to customize airflow and pressure, catering to the unique needs of each patient. Hospitals can explore various models and price ranges by purchasing these devices from medical supplies online platforms.

Why Choose Medical Supplies Online?

The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly, and so is the way hospitals procure equipment. Buying medical supplies online offers several advantages, including:

Wide Range of Options: From basic tools to advanced machinery, online platforms provide a comprehensive selection of medical equipment.

Cost Efficiency: Competitive pricing and frequent discounts make online shopping more affordable.

Convenience: Avoid the hassle of visiting multiple vendors; place orders with just a few clicks.

Authenticity: Reputable platforms ensure that all products meet international quality standards.

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Sarvamangala Hospital: A Beacon of Healthcare Excellence

Sarvamangala Hospital stands as a symbol of quality healthcare in the heart of its community. With its commitment to providing exceptional medical services, advanced treatment options, and a compassionate environment, Sarvamangala Hospital has earned the trust of countless patients. This article will explore the various aspects of Sarvamangala Hospital, including its history, facilities, medical expertise, patient care, and the impact it has had on the healthcare landscape.

A Brief History of Sarvamangala Hospital

Established several years ago, Sarvamangala Hospital was conceived with a vision to offer high-quality healthcare services at affordable prices to people of all backgrounds. The hospital was founded by a group of dedicated medical professionals who believed in delivering compassionate care to every patient. Over the years, it has expanded its services and improved its infrastructure, becoming one of the most trusted healthcare institutions in the region.

The hospital's name, "Sarvamangala," is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "all auspicious," symbolizing the hospital's goal of bringing health, well-being, and prosperity to its patients. The founders, deeply rooted in their values, envisioned a healthcare institution that not only treated illnesses but also provided holistic care, ensuring the overall well-being of every individual.

World-Class Infrastructure and Facilities

One of the defining features of Sarvamangala Hospital is its state-of-the-art infrastructure. The hospital is equipped with the latest medical technologies, ensuring that patients receive the best possible treatment. From modern diagnostic equipment to advanced surgical tools, Sarvamangala Hospital invests in the latest innovations to ensure high standards of care.

The hospital has spacious, clean, and well-maintained patient rooms, including private suites, semi-private rooms, and general wards, to cater to the different needs of patients. In addition, the hospital boasts modern operating theaters, ICUs (Intensive Care Units), and advanced imaging facilities such as CT scanners, MRI machines, and ultrasound machines.

The hospital also places a high priority on hygiene and infection control, ensuring that all rooms, equipment, and facilities are sanitized regularly to provide a safe and healthy environment for patients.

Comprehensive Medical Services

Sarvamangala Hospital offers a wide range of medical services, making it a one-stop destination for all healthcare needs. Some of the key departments and services offered at the hospital include:

Emergency Services: Sarvamangala Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department, equipped to handle a variety of medical emergencies, from accidents to heart attacks and strokes. The emergency team is trained to respond quickly and efficiently to provide immediate care and stabilization.

Surgery: The hospital has a well-equipped surgical department, with highly experienced surgeons specializing in various fields, including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiac surgery, and more. The hospital performs both elective and emergency surgeries, using the latest minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.

Cardiology: With the increasing prevalence of heart disease, Sarvamangala Hospital has invested in a comprehensive cardiology department. The hospital offers diagnostic services such as ECG, stress tests, and echocardiography. It also provides treatment for a variety of heart-related conditions, from hypertension to coronary artery disease and heart failure.

Pediatrics: The pediatric department at Sarvamangala Hospital is dedicated to the health and well-being of children. It provides both preventive and curative care, from newborn care to childhood vaccinations and management of pediatric diseases.

Orthopedics: Sarvamangala Hospital’s orthopedic department provides treatment for bone and joint issues, including fractures, arthritis, spinal disorders, and sports injuries. The hospital employs advanced diagnostic tools and cutting-edge surgical techniques for effective treatment and rehabilitation.

Obstetrics and Gynecology: The obstetrics and gynecology department focuses on women’s health, offering services ranging from prenatal care to postnatal support, fertility treatments, and surgeries for gynecological disorders. The department is known for its expertise in managing high-risk pregnancies and childbirth.

Oncology: Cancer care is another cornerstone of Sarvamangala Hospital. With early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plans, the hospital offers chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical interventions for various types of cancer. The oncology team works with patients to provide the best possible outcomes.

Nephrology: The hospital’s nephrology department provides comprehensive care for patients with kidney disorders, including dialysis, kidney transplantation, and treatment for chronic kidney diseases.

Gastroenterology: The gastroenterology department provides specialized care for diseases of the digestive system, including liver disorders, IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastrointestinal cancers.

Highly Experienced Medical Team

Sarvamangala Hospital prides itself on having a highly skilled and experienced medical team. The hospital employs top-tier specialists and consultants in various medical fields, all of whom are dedicated to providing the best possible care to their patients. The medical staff is continuously trained in the latest medical advancements and treatment protocols to ensure that patients receive the most up-to-date care.

In addition to its team of specialists, the hospital also employs a well-trained nursing staff, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who work together to provide seamless care throughout the patient's journey. The compassionate attitude of the medical staff is often cited as one of the key reasons patients choose Sarvamangala Hospital.

Patient-Centered Care

At Sarvamangala Hospital, patient care is at the heart of everything. The hospital strives to create a comfortable and supportive environment where patients feel heard and respected. The medical team works closely with patients and their families, providing them with clear information about their conditions, treatment options, and recovery plans.

The hospital offers personalized care plans, ensuring that each patient’s needs are met. Whether it’s managing a chronic condition, recovering from surgery, or undergoing a specialized treatment program, Sarvamangala Hospital emphasizes patient comfort and emotional well-being.

Affordable Healthcare

In addition to its exceptional medical care, Sarvamangala Hospital is committed to offering affordable healthcare. The hospital believes that quality healthcare should be accessible to all, regardless of economic background. The hospital’s pricing is competitive, and various insurance plans are accepted, making it easier for patients to receive the treatment they need without financial strain.

Community Outreach and Social Responsibility

Sarvamangala Hospital also plays an active role in the community, organizing health camps, awareness programs, and free medical check-ups for the underserved population. The hospital’s outreach initiatives aim to educate the public about healthy lifestyles, preventive healthcare, and common diseases, ultimately improving the overall health of the community.

Conclusion

Sarvamangala Hospital has undoubtedly made a significant impact on the healthcare sector by offering world-class medical services, a patient-centered approach, and a commitment to excellence. With its modern infrastructure, skilled medical professionals, and focus on affordable care, the hospital continues to be a trusted name for patients seeking quality healthcare. Whether you need emergency care, routine check-ups, or specialized treatment, Sarvamangala Hospital remains dedicated to improving the health and well-being of its patients, making it a true beacon of healthcare excellence.

[kk095]

Morning Rush Hour

*here's a quick story I came up with. Hope you guys enjoy!*

A slow weekday morning turned busy seemingly out of nowhere when 2 patients were brought into the emergency department after being involved in a high speed car accident with each other. The trauma team split up- Dr Lindsay, nurse Nancy and nurse Heather would take one patient, while Dr Jose, nurse Ashley, and nurse Cara would take the other. The two teams donned their yellow trauma gowns, put on fresh gloves, and waited patiently for the ambulances to arrive.

Sure enough in the coming minutes, the first of the two patients arrived and we’re brought to the first trauma room where Dr Lindsay waited. Her patient would be Jen- a cute, petite, 33 year old Asian woman with shoulder length dark hair who worked as an assistant manager at a local bank. Jen arrived at the ER in full cardiac arrest. She laid on a backboard intubated, wearing a c-collar, her eyes half open with a dull, expressionless gaze. IV lines were sticking out of both arms, EKG electrodes were all over her chest, and her nude body was littered with cuts, bruises, and abrasions. From what the medics gathered, Jen had sustained major blunt trauma to the chest and abdomen from the deceleration force of the accident. The medics mentioned Jen had been down for 8 minutes, was defibrillated 3 times, and given 2 doses of epinephrine and atropine intravenously. With the medic’s quick rundown to the ER team, it was now up to Lindsay, Heather, and Nancy to resuscitate the cute, 33 year old bank manager. “alright, let’s transfer her on my count. One… two… THREE!” Dr Lindsay ordered. The monitors beeped loudly and frequently during the transfer since CPR was temporarily stopped. Nurse Heather resumed CPR, delivering deep, violent chest compressions on the petite woman.

While Dr Lindsay’s half of the trauma team began working passionately to save Jen, the second patient arrived. Patient #2 was Carly- a 21 year old community college student who stood at 5’9 with a tall, skinny build, had blue eyes and fair skin, electric blue hair with bangs, and had numerous tattoos and piercings. Carly laid on a backboard wearing a c-collar as well. She was awake, alert, and in tremendous pain. Carly had sustained an open femur fracture on her left leg, which was reduced and stabilized by the medics, while also having some bruising and swelling on her abdomen. Carly’s blood pressure was low and her heart rate was high, which was a clear indication of shock. She was transferred onto the trauma room table underneath the large overhead light, and Dr Jose began his initial examination of her. Since her vital signs showed evidence of shock, Dr Jose decided to hang 2 units of o-neg, 1 unit of platelets, and 1 unit of plasma. While palpating the bruised area of Carly’s abdomen, she winced in pain as the doctor felt that area. “abdomen is tender and rigid. Let’s get an ultrasound.” The doctor ordered. Nurse Ashley set up the ultrasound machine and squirted the gel onto Carly’s abdomen. Dr Jose grabbed the ultrasound wand and spread the gel around, taking a look at the monitor. “bleeding in the upper left quadrant. Probably a splenic lac. Let’s get her over to radiology for a CT scan of her abdomen and leg, then page surgery and Ortho, let’s keep them in the loop.” Dr Jose ordered. With that said, Carly was taken out of the ER and wheeled over to radiology by that half of the trauma team.

Meanwhile, Jen was still being coded violently in the neighboring trauma room. Lindsay discovered and left sided tension pneumothorax, so a chest tube was placed while Carly was being examined, but Jen still remained in full cardiac arrest. An echocardiogram showed cardiac tamponade, so Dr Lindsay decided to perform a pericardiocentesis. Dr Lindsay inserted an 18 gauge needle into the 6th intercostal space, and into the apex of Jen’s heart. Lindsay was met with intermittent aspiration of partially coagulated blood. She positioned the needle at a slightly different angle and carefully moved it a few millimeters further into the patient’s chest, finally obtaining more steady drainage from the site. Lindsay pulled back on the plunger of the needle, filling the body of the needle up with a rather large amount of blood quickly. Lindsay removed the needle and did an echocardiogram, which showed that blood was almost instantly re-entering the pericardium once again. “crap. Get me a thoracotomy tray, I need to open her up.” Dr Lindsay said, shaking her head. Jen’s chest was splashed with betadine and Dr Lindsay picked up a scalpel in anticipation of the first cut.

Over in radiology, Carly was receiving a CT scan. The leg portion of the CT scan showed that the femur only had one, albeit, large break, and didn’t have any impact on any surrounding structures such as nerves or blood vessels. The abdominal portion of the CT scan was performed with contrast to see if the source of Carly’s internal bleeding could be traced to a vessel, or if it was an injury to the spleen alone. The CT scan with contrast confirmed the spleen injury, but it also showed that the splenic artery was partially detached from the abdominal aorta. “page surgery, she needs to go up there asap.” Dr Jose says, looking at the scan. Once again, Carly was taken out of radiology and rushed over to a nearby elevator. Jose breaks the news to Carly about needing surgery. “surgery? What’s going on?! Am I gonna be ok?!” she asks nervously in response. “we need to get you up to surgery to fix your leg and the bleeding inside your belly. You’re gonna be in great hands- I promise!” Dr Jose tells Carly. The girl still seemed nervous, but she knew she didn’t have much of an option. She was shocked this was how her morning turned out anyway. She almost wished she was sitting in her boring algebra class instead of on a gurney in a hospital. “It’s gonna be ok. I’ll be ok. They know what they’re doing.” Carly thought to herself, attempting to calm her nerves. The elevator dinged and the door opened, and she was wheeled out. In a matter of what felt like a few seconds, she was in an operating room, being prepped for her upcoming surgery.

Back in the ER, Jen’s chest was cracked open. A vascular clamp was placed on the descending portion of the aorta, with one end of the clamp sticking out of her chest. The pericardium was incised and the tamponade was relieved, but there was an active bleed in Jen’s chest cavity that Lindsay couldn’t find for the life of her. The incision site filled with blood over and over again, requiring multiple attempts at suction. Lindsay wrapped her hands around Jen’s heart, pumping it forcefully with her own two hands. “come on…come on…” Lindsay said under her breath, looking down at Jen. Jen was pasty white, and her eyes were still half open, staring blankly at the ceiling. “v-fib on the monitors Linds” nurse Nancy called out. “ok. Charge the internal paddles to 20!” Lindsay ordered. The large, spoon shaped paddles were handed to Lindsay, and the first shock was delivered. A dull, wet thump was heard. Jen’s heart stopped for a few seconds, then began fluttering again. “still in v-fib, I’m gonna hit her again at 30.” Dr Lindsay called out. The 2nd shock caused Jen’s toes to curl, showing off the soft, silky wrinkles throughout the soles of her size 7 feet. “damn it, still nothing. Resuming internal compressions.” Lindsay said frustrated, reaching her hands back into Jen’s bloody mess of a chest cavity.

Up in the OR, Carly was prepped for surgery. She was sedated, intubated, and had a blue bouffant cap placed, which almost matched her hair color. Carly’s surgery would have 2 teams working side by side- an orthopedics team to focus on her femur fracture, while a trauma surgery team focused on removing the spleen and repairing the partially torn artery. Carly’s belly was coated in betadine and the opening cut was made. Her abdomen was accessed by a paramedian incision. This was a vertical cut a few centimeters to the left of the abdominal midline. The goal of this was to expose the spleen and the injured artery more easily. A conventional midline incision would be more difficult since more tissue would have to be retracted, and the rectus abdominis muscle would have to be separated, then put back together during closure. Upon entry to her abdomen, there wasn’t much blood loss. In the coming minutes, the stomach and surrounding tissues were retracted, and the spleen was able to be identified. Partial occlusion clamps were placed on the vasculature of the spleen to limit blood loss during the removal of the damaged organ.

Just as Carly’s surgery was getting started, Jen was still being coded back in the ER. “ok, shocking again at 30. Everyone clear!” Lindsay shouted, with the electric whirring of the internal paddles being heard. A dull, wet thunk was heard once the shock was delivered. Jen’s torso flopped in response while her eyes stared lifelessly off to the side. The blood soaked internal paddles were recharged to 30, and Lindsay shocked her patient again. Jen’s feet kicked up slightly, slamming back down in a millisecond, wrinkling the soles of her pretty feet. “still v-fib, shocking again.” Lindsay called out. The paddles were lowered back into Jen’s chest around her twitching heart, and the shock was delivered. The same wet ka-thunk was heard. Jen’s heart twitched and fluttered erratically for a few seconds before falling completely still. The monitors were flatlined, and Lindsay just stood there for a moment holding the internal paddles. She sighs, then puts the internal paddles back on the crash cart. “she’s gone. Time of death, 9:25am.” Lindsay says in a defeated tone, taking her bloody gloves off. The flatlined monitors were switched off and the ambu bag was detached from the ET tube. The EKG electrodes were disconnected from Jen’s chest and her eyes were gently shut for the final time. Her body was covered with a sheet, only leaving her toe tagged feet exposed, bringing a tragic end to her case. Nurse Heather went through Jen’s belongings that the medics brought in and saw that Jen’s phone was going nuts from her job. “hey Jen, hope everything’s ok. I heard there was a bad accident on 31 so take your time coming in today.” A female voice on one of the messages said, completely oblivious to the fact that Jen was the one in said accident, and just had her time of death called. Heather shook her head, “wow… we may have to reach out to them. Me and Nancy will see if we can track down a husband, boyfriend, parent- someone who’s related to her too.” Heather said to Lindsay. “yeah, get on that whenever you can. Death notifications are always hard, so let me know if you need me to step in.” Lindsay replied.

Fortunately, there was only 1 death in this tragic accident. The surgical team was able to repair Carly’s fractured femur via internal reduction and fixation. Carly would now have a rod and some pins in her leg, setting off metal detectors for the rest of her life, but she had a functioning leg. Her spleen was removed and the partially detached vessel was anastomosed to the aorta, and the extra vessels of the spleen were rerouted since it was removed. Carly had a long road of recovery ahead of her, but ultimately pulled through.

[fem-lit]

WARNING! This post contains potentially upsetting, very detailed, graphic text descriptions of a chemical face peel.

Excerpt from The Beauty Myth (1990) by Naomi Wolf:

A “scalpel slave” in She magazine describes a face peel:

“Essentially, it is no different from a second-degree burn…. [It] makes you go brown and crispy, then a scab forms and drops off … [it] takes several hours because it is so poisonous and you can’t risk getting it into the bloodstream.” Dr. Thomas Rees minces no words: “Abrasion and peeling traumatizes [sic] the skin … with either procedure, the skin can be removed too deeply and result in an open wound …. deaths [from cardiac arrest] have followed a chemical peel … the skin is frozen [for dermabrasion] until it assumes a boardlike quality that facilitates the abrasion from a rotating wire brush impregnated with diamond particles.” (“Skin planing,” he informs the reader, “originated in World War II, done with sandpaper to remove shrapnel embedded in the skin.” Plastic surgery developed after World War I in reaction to wartime mutilations never witnessed before.) A woman who has witnessed skin planing said to an interviewer, “If we found that they were doing that to people in prison, there would be an international outcry and [the country] would be reported to Amnesty International for torture of the most horrific kind.” Chemical peeling, that “torture of the most horrific kind,” is up, according to Rees, 34 percent.

It is not easy to describe physical pain, and the words we agree on to convey it are rarely adequate. Society has to agree that a certain kind of pain exists in order to ease it. What women experience in the operating theater, under the mask of acid, laid out open to the mouth of the suction machine, passed out cold in wait for the bridge of the nose to be broken, is still private and unsayable.

[shion-yu]

Day 26: Cardiac Arrest

Another story surrounding Shu’s near death experience. 2,604 words, TW for severe domestic abuse, hospital setting. @sicktember

They said Shu’s heart had stopped while he was in surgery. Alex didn't quite know what that meant, because he always thought when someone’s heart stopped they were dead. Sure he knew CPR existed, but being told his adoptive father’s heart had stopped beating in surgery - that a machine was still responsible for keeping him breathing - felt so serious. “But... He's still alive?” He had clarified in confusion.

“Yes. We were able to get him back,” the surgeon explained to him. “However there was a lack of oxygen to his brain for several minutes. Between that and the brain injury, we’ll have to wait for him to wake up to see if there is any lasting damage.”

Alex’s hands were balled in fists at his side, shaking. “Can I see him?” 

“He’s in recovery now,” came the reply, “We’ll come get you as soon as we can move him back to the floor though.” 

“Thank you,” Alex said faintly, but the surgeon was already gone. Alex was left alone in the hallway, surrounded only by strangers who didn’t know Shu or him. Alex wondered if they were also having the worst day of their life - or maybe second worst. 

Alex had not felt this alone since he had been twelve. He remembered waking up in the hospital after the explosion and asking for his mom. He never forgot the look on the nurse’s face as she hurried away, pity in her eyes as she went to fetch the police woman and child life specialist who told him then that both his mom and his dad were dead. The neighbor who always used to babysit him was dead too, as was her pet cat that Alex loved. In the blink of an eye, everything was gone.

That's when he met Shu. Apparently Shu was his second cousin, maybe third. Whoever he was, Alex had never heard of him before. He just knew he didn't want to go home with anyone who wasn't his mom or dad and only glared at Shu when he showed up at the hospital. 

He didn't think Shu would stick around, but he did. He visited every day, even when Alex was withdrawing from the methamphetamines that had seeped into his system by way of his parents’ recreational activities, despite never having purposely exposed himself to anything but cigarettes. He continued to visit while Alex spent a week on the pediatric psych ward, making Alex one of the only kids there who actually had someone there waiting to see him every evening. Alex was so angry - at everyone and everything - that he hadn’t appreciated it at all back then. Shu’s stupid face appearing every day represented all of the loss he was suddenly faced with. Alex screamed at him, hit him, and told him some really horrible things. And yet, Shu never went away. Every day he simply took Alex’s anger, told him goodnight, and said, “I’ll be back tomorrow.” And he always was. 

They hadn’t really been apart for more than his sleepovers at Ryo’s house since Alex had moved into Shu’s house. Alex didn’t like to go far from the things he’d slowly grown to find comfortable, nor did he have a reason to. Between Shu, Ryo, and Fulu, Alex had what he needed in life. A family. People who he trusted to stand up for him, even if he didn’t like to think he ever needed any help. People who managed to make him smile and feel things after the long, waking nightmare that was the months following his parents’ deaths.

But now this reality was crumbling, too, and Alex didn’t know if he’d be able to survive losing it all again.

He blamed himself, to a certain extent. He and Shu had fought plenty over the years, but they had always been able to work it out. This time it seemed like such a different, difficult topic. There was no simply apologizing and getting over it, because Julian was still there and Alex was still at Ryo’s. They were both hurt, but Alex had never expected Shu’s reluctance to leave Julian was so much more than just an unhealthy attachment. He hadn’t known Shu was scared to leave, and that hit him the hardest. He felt like he should have figured it out when Shu had started hiding things from him.

It was true that in the beginning, Shu had asked him if it was alright to accept an offer for a date from one of his clients. Of course Alex had said sure, whatever, he didn’t care. In all the years Alex had lived with him, Shu had never gone out with anyone. Alex didn’t even know what kind of person Shu would even date. But it didn’t seem like a big deal. Alex would be going to college next year - he was going to move out, hopefully into an off-campus apartment with Ryo, and that stress of this impending change had seemed to rock Shu more than Alex felt was fair. He wasn’t going to stay a kid forever, no matter how much Shu had become his real father. So he even thought maybe it was good for Shu to get out there and find someone else to focus on.

The problem was, Julian didn’t care about Shu. Not in the right way, anyways. Alex had thought it was just obsession - that Shu was way too into his new boyfriend, and it made Alex feel jealous. It all made sense now: the hiding his texts, how Shu would scurry out of the room to take phone calls, and why he would miss dinner together because he was out with Julian. Why the time Alex had walked in on Shu changing his shirt, Shu had become so defensive about Alex knocking when he never had before. 

But hindsight was 20/20, and Alex just felt like he’d been replaced. He’d seen the texts Julian had sent Shu, telling him to come over and Shu agreeing, even though he and Alex had been watching a movie together. But more than that, texts where Julian berated Shu for choosing to stay home with his selfish teenage son. Most infuriating, the texts where Julian was angry because Shu had turned his location off for just a few hours. And Shu, despite Alex thinking Shu was a strong person, just apologized profusely for doing wrong. It was so pathetic, so weak. They argued hard, and when Alex finally worked up the nerve to ask Shu to break up with Julian and Shu said no, it damaged something inside of Alex. It felt like a blow to the intense trust they’d built up over years and years. And so, he ran away.

Ran away was a strong term. Alex was seventeen, and it wasn’t like he didn’t drop by to grab his stuff every so often. Shu knew exactly where he was and that he was safe. But for a few weeks, Alex refused to talk to Shu. He slept at Ryo’s house and didn’t answer Shu’s many, many phone calls. It stung too much. Ryo told him he should try and talk to Shu, but Alex thought they’d talked enough. If Shu wanted to choose someone over him, so be it. That was his choice.

“He loves you more than anyone,” Ryo said one night, holding Alex in bed. “There has to be more. If you just talk to him-“

“He made it clear that Julian’s more important to him,” Alex interrupted him. He pulled away from Ryo and faced the wall, the anger and hurt inside of him boiling. “I’m done talking.”

Alex wished he hadn’t been so hard headed now. Maybe if they’d talked about it, Shu would have admitted why he let Julian walk all over him. But Alex doubted it - after all, Shu had only admitted it in the end because Alex had seen the proof.

He’d come home to grab some more things and Shu had begged him to come home. It made Alex so angry, he pushed Shu away from him. It had been years since he’d been physical with Shu, but Shu had been crying, telling Alex he was sorry over and over again and that he wouldn’t let Julian get in the way anymore. Yet when Alex said, “So you’re leaving him?” Shu hadn’t been able to answer no. He tried to touch Alex and Alex snapped, shouting, “Don’t fucking touch me!”

Shu crouched after being pushed, guarding his abdomen and clearly in pain. Alex knew he hadn’t pushed Shu that hard, and suddenly things clicked. He grabbed Shu’s shirt and pulled it up to reveal a huge, blossoming bruise. And it wasn’t just one, either. Suddenly all of those little accidents Shu had been having over the last few months made sense. Alex saw red.

“Tell me who did it,” Alex said. “It was Julian, wasn’t it?” 

“Alex, please. He - he’s not that bad. It’s my fault,” Shu said, and those words just filled Alex with more rage. He didn’t want to believe Shu was this weak - and he wanted to kill Julian. He should’ve killed him, Alex thought now, instead of letting Shu go in by himself to break up once and for all. He was stupid not to think there wouldn’t be consequences. When he’d given Shu an ultimatum - him or Julian - Shu had chosen Alex. But in the midst of such intense emotions, Alex hadn’t considered what Julian was really capable of. 

He couldn’t stop feeling Shu’s blood on his hands, hot and sticky, no matter how many times he scrubbed them in the bathroom. Alex sat on a chair in the waiting room, staring at them, shaking. He had to tell Fulu. He needed Ryo. But he couldn’t bring himself to call either of them. They’d blame him, he thought, and he’d deserve it.

Eventually he texted Ryo to just come to the hospital with no other explanation. Of course, Ryo tried to get more out of him, but Alex didn’t answer. Ryo got there within fifteen minutes, and as soon as Alex saw him he crumbled into Ryo’s arms.

“That bastard almost killed him,” he said, angry tears wetting Ryo’s shoulder. “He did. They said they had to shock him a bunch of times. I’m so stupid.” 

Ryo led Alex to a quiet corner and sat him down, holding Alex’s hands to prevent him from scratching his arms anxiously. “It’s not your fault,” he said gently.

“You don’t know that,” Alex said.

“I do,” Ryo said. “And now we’re going to be there for him.”

A nurse came and got Alex then, stating Shu was out of recovery and in the ICU. Alex could come see him, if he was ready. Alex didn’t feel ready, but he held onto Ryo’s hand and followed her upstairs.

He couldn’t recognize Shu in bed. Rather, he didn’t want to recognize him. His dad looked so tiny, engulfed by machines that were keeping his heart and lungs pumping. He had several IVs running god knew what through his veins, a tube down his throat, and huge metal cage around his leg. Worst of all was his face though. Even with bandages, the bruises and cuts Julian had caused while beating Shu were visible. Alex felt sick. Only Ryo’s hand on his back kept him from running.

“You can touch him,” the nurse said gently. “You just have to be careful.”

But Alex didn’t want to touch Shu. He was too scared to. Not only did Shu look already broken, but he felt guilty even standing here, intact. He sat on the vinyl couch against the wall and said nothing. Ryo was the one who ended up calling Fulu. It was the only time Alex had ever seen her cry, which just made things harder. 

She hugged Alex after a while, looking more like herself after she had wiped away her tears. “At least you’re okay,” she whispered to him.

“I’m sorry,” Alex said, his voice breaking.

She pulled back and looked at him very seriously, her small hands on his shoulders. “No. Not your fault,” she said, as if she knew it was the only thing Alex could have needed to hear from her. 

They took turns waiting for Shu to wake up. It was three days before Shu responded at all, his fingers twitching when Alex finally held his hand. Another day before his eyes opened and the doctor examined his blown pupil and shook his head, telling them Shu would probably never see out of his right eye again. The police talked to Alex a lot, and he thought any time he’d end up locked up for what he’d done to Julian. Despite hours of questioning, it never happened. Apparently it was obvious enough that Alex had acted defensively on behalf of Shu. Maybe he went too far, they said, and Julian could press charges for battery, but it wasn’t comparable to what he’d done first. Alex wondered if Shu hadn’t woken up in time to stop him, if he really would have killed Julian. Even in defense, he didn’t think that would have been a total get out of jail free card.

Shu spent most of that first week too sedated to know what was going on. Alex felt relieved by that, knowing Shu could at least rest for a while before the pain of what had happened - both physical and the trauma of it - would inevitably hit him. The night before he was extubated, Alex fell asleep with his head on the side of Shu’s bed. He woke up to Shu’s hand resting on his back. Just like when Shu finally squeezed his hand, that one movement made Alex feel like things were just one small step closer to normal.

Things moved faster after Shu was able to breathe on his own again. He was having trouble speaking, and his memory of what had happened was scattered at best. But he was still him, and that was what mattered. He was more concerned with Alex’s small row of stitches above his eye than someone in his position had any right to be, and that made Alex laugh for the first time since before it had all happened. “I’m fine. It’s nearly healed,” he told Shu. 

“Shouldn’t you be in school?” Shu asked him. “You promised me you weren’t skipping classes.”

“I’ve been a little busy here,” Alex said incredulously, but he went back to school the next day. He was still staying at Ryo’s house. Every day they would go straight from classes to the hospital, visit Shu for a while, then head back to the house to do homework. Shu was making progress, slowly but surely. Some days he seemed more confused than others, but for the most part it was an upward trajectory and for that, Alex was relieved. Fulu and Mathias were taking care of the legal matters with a lawyer.

“When can I go home?” Shu started asking. Apparently he had to go to rehab first, but Alex knew he meant their home. 

“Soon,” Alex told him. “We’re going home soon.”

Shu’s eyes flashed with recognition. “You too?”

“Yeah,” Alex said. He wanted it as much as Shu did. To just be the two of them again, in the place they called home. Maybe things would never be quite the same again, and Alex would still graduate and move out in a few months. But he knew for a fact that nothing like this would happen again, he’d make sure of it.

[thebardostate]

A Near-Death Experience During Brain Surgery

First-person account of Pamela Reynolds, a 35-year-old working mother who had a veridical NDE while undergoing a highly dangerous operation called hypothermic circulatory arrest to treat a brain aneurysm (from Consciousness Beyond Life: The Science of Near-Death Experience by Pim van Lommel MD, 2011, pp. 169-176):

Her physician recommended a CAT scan, which revealed a giant aneurysm in one of the cerebral arteries close to the brain stem...If this aneurysm burst, and the risk of this happening was considerable, a cerebral hemorrhage would be immediately fatal. [...] Neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Spetzler at the Barrow Neurological Institute decided to operate on Pamela, even though her chances of survival were slight. Everything that happened during her operation was carefully recorded. During the operation her body temperature was lowered to approximately 50°F. She was on a heart-lung machine because of the loss of all cardiac electrical activity (cardiac arrest) which always occurs during severe hypothermia. All the blood had been drained from her head. The electrical activity of her cerebral cortex (EEG) and her brain stem ("evoked potentials" through 100-decibel clicks emitted by small molded speakers inserted into her ears) was under constant observation; in both cases, there was no activity whatsoever.

Dr. Spetzler explained:

We want to bring the brain to a halt. We don't just want the brain to be asleep. We want metabolic activity of the brain to stop. Every measurable output that the body puts out really disappears completely so that you have no measurable neuronal activity whatsoever...the patient is put to sleep, the eyes are taped shut, and there are little clicking devices put in each ear to monitor the brain. The patient is then completely covered; the only thing that's really exposed is the area of the head where we work.

During the operation,

Pam's brain was found dead by all three clinical tests - her EEG was silent, her brain-stem response was absent, and no blood flowed through her brain...[Her eyes] were taped shut. Additionally, she was under deep general anesthesia.

While in this state of total metabolic standstill Pamela had a near-death experience.

I don't remember an operating room. I don't remember seeing Doctor Spetzler at all. I was with a fellow; one of his fellows was with me at that time. After that...nothing. Absolutely nothing. Until the sound...and the sound was...unpleasant. It was guttoral. It was reminiscent of being in a dentist's office. And I remember the top of my head tingling, and I just sort of popped out of the top of my head. The further out of my body I got, the more clear the tone became. I remember seeing several things in the operating room when I was looking down. I was the most aware that I've ever been in my entire life. And then I was looking down at my body, and I knew that it was my body. But I didn't care. I thought the way they had my head shaved was very peculiar. I expected them to take all my hair, but they didn't.

I was metaphorically sitting on Dr. Spetzler's shoulder. It wasn't like normal vision. It was brighter and more focused and clearer than normal vision. There was so much in the operating room that I didn't recognize, and so many people. I remember the instrument in his hand; it looked like the handle of my electric toothbrush. I had assumed that they were going to open up the skull with a saw. I had heard the term 'saw', but what I saw looked a lot more like a drill than a saw. It even had little bits that were kept in this case that looked like the case that my father stored his socket wrenches in when I was a child. I saw the grip of the saw, but I didn't see them use it on my head, but I heard it being used on something. It was humming at a distinctly high pitch...I distinctly heard a female voice saying: "We have a problem. Her arteries are too small." And then a male voice: "Try the other side." It seemed to come from further down the table. I do remember wondering what they were doing there [laughs] because this is brain surgery! What had happened was that they accessed the femoral artery in order to drain the blood, and I didn't understand that...

[Pamela then experienced the transcendent portion of her NDE with a tunnel-like sensation, life review, meeting deceased relatives including her grandmother, favorite uncle, great-great aunt and several others before having to return to her body. I'm summarizing this portion of her NDE for brevity.]

[Her deceased Uncle Gene] goes, "Honey, you got to go [back]" No. He pushed me; he gave me a little help there. It's taken a long time, but I think I'm ready to forgive him for that [laughs].

I saw the body jump...And then he pushed me, and I felt it chill inside me. I returned to my body. It was like diving into a pool of ice water...It hurt!

When I came back, and I was still under general anesthesia in the operating theater, they were playing "Hotel California", and the line was "You can check out anytime you want, but you can never leave."

Dr. Spetzler later commented that her account was a very accurate description, and that it was inconceivable that she could have experienced these events through normal sensory means.

[mercury-healthcare]

Medical Equipment Manufacturer and Supplier in India

   In the field of healthcare, the quality and reliability of medical equipment play a vital role in delivering effective and efficient patient care. Mercury Healthcare, a leading Medical Equipment Manufacturer and supplier in India, has emerged as a trusted name in the industry. With its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Mercury Healthcare has been revolutionizing the healthcare landscape in India. In this blog post, we will explore why Mercury Healthcare is renowned for providing the finest quality medical equipment in the country.

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Conclusion: Mercury Healthcare stands out as a premier medical equipment manufacturer and supplier in India due to its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a wide range of products, cutting-edge technology, customization options, and adherence to stringent standards, Mercury Healthcare has earned the trust of healthcare professionals across the country. By choosing Mercury Healthcare, healthcare facilities can be assured of acquiring the finest quality medical equipment that contributes to delivering superior patient care.

[shadsasaur]

TW PET EVERYTHING MEDICAL HORROR AGAIN UPDATE

monday we get in to see the best surgeon in province [AND THE ONLY VET IN PROVINCE WITH A CT SCAN, WE LITERALLY HAD NO CHOICE TO GO HERE DESPITE HAVING A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THEM BEFORE. WE WERE TOLD BOOKING THROUGH REFERALS WOULD BE DIFFERENT]. we talk for a bit, shes optimistic, it'd be the second one she'd removed this week actually. she says they'll get us estimates. they say we can do a cardiac workup rn, a ct tomorrow, and amputate the full limb wednesday. they slap us with this.

[the first is cardiac workup, the second is CT, the third is the amputation]

i have a breakdown in the room. we had been warned to expect 6000-8000 total, not 16k. receptionist checks on us, i say as much, get told "well, this is gold star treatment we'd like. honestly the first is completely optional, we'll just err on the side of caution and use heart safe drugs for the CT if you'd like to skip it." we do skip it. we book the CT anyway. we have to know.

monday night at 8pm she eats and starts fasting. tuesday at 8 she is dropped off. we are told she'll be done "early afternoon" check the box saying "text us pics and updates during the day!" 6pm, we have heard NOTHING. we call back in distress saying "please tell us about our cat its been 10 hours and she hasnt eaten for 22".

we drive over. we here someone say remove toopys catheter and we're like ??? why has she had one in for this long after her CT. its been hours. you didnt call us?? how long would oyu have left my cat starving and suffering in fear if we hadnt shown up??? we wait 10 minutes, me crying upset while the worst shortfaced bulldog that keeps choking on every breath and 3 other randos are there. someone comes over, tells us "the doctor is too busy and can't talk to you tonight. she'll call you tomorrow. your surgery can be thursday instead" and hands us the debit machine and a paper.

YOU KNOW. THE KIND OF NEWS YOU WANT TO UNCEREMONIOUSLY HAND A PERSON IN A WAITING ROOM WITH A BUNCH OF STRANGERS AROUND WHILE TAKING THEIR MONEY.

i have a full breakdown. we finally get our terrified starving cat and leave.

all wednesday, we hear NOTHING.

today/thursday morning, lex is so mad and he calls. he gets told she'll call us when she finds time.

she finally calls us back after lunch, confirms it is indeed A Lot of cancer, that should not have been given that paper without anyone to talk to us, it is inoperable, what we can see is 20% of what it is. she walks us through drugs she's giving us for palliative care mode. i ask if its 20%, does this mean it started deeper and we noticed because it pushed out. she confirms that yes, there is no way it was treatable after it became visible, so us feeling guilty about not catching it earlier was unfounded. we did everything as best we could. we could not have changed this.

so yeah. painkillers and a painkilling anxiety pill for a while. we have to Make The Hard Decision when it grows large enough to press on her organs and either affect her going to the bathroom, or her breathing.

she doesnt fucking deserve this.

[radioactiveradley]

FACT 4

Different modalities look at different stuff!

Ooh ooch me bones? Plain-film X-Ray or (if it's gnarly) CT!

Ooh ooch me soft tissues? Ultrasound, MRI, or CT depending on what & where! Or even X-Ray for detection of stuff like small bowel obstructions!

Ooh ooch me swallowing/digestion? Fluoroscopy!

Ooh ooch me spine/brain? MRI (unless it's 'ooh ooch me ischemic/haemorrhagic stroke or head trauma - then we'll whoosh you into CT for a quick whizz in the washing machine (gantry. it's called a gantry. shh))

Ooh ooch me heart? Echocardiography (Ultrasound), Coronary Angiography and Cardiac CT!

Ooh ooch me malignancy? Can be picked up anywhere, but will probably be biopsied with Ultrasound, CT, or even MRI depending on what & where!

Ooh ooch me need surgery? X-ray and/or fluoroscopic-style screening to watch what the surgical instruments or contrast agents are doing inside you in real-time!

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Achilles Castle part 19

Chief Brady: pov I get off the phone with their parents who are very angry. Their parents finally arrive to pick them up, I tell them your sons are very lucky because Kate is not pressing charges. But they will have to pick up trash from the beach for a week as a punishment. Lanie says she is going to take her to the ER as a precaution. Castle calls ahead to let them know Lanie is bringing Kate in. Esposito offers to drive them there Jim is going with them. After talking with Kate for a few minutes the boys apologize. After the boys leave Lanie says to Bronson she will keep him updated.

Kate: pov Alexis runs upstairs and gets me some clothes i can change into Lanie helps me change into the shirt and pants and out of my bathing suit. Esposito is carrying me out to the car. He is driving us there, the ride to the hospital is short since there is not much traffic. Esposito finds a parking spot in the ER parking lot. Lanie helps me out of the car, Esposito is carrying me inside the hospital since I don't feel good. At the front desk my dad is handed forms to fill out. Dr Crane and nurse Suzanne are waiting for us. I'm taken into an exam room, the walls are a pretty yellow color. They mention the scans I had last time I was here looked good concussion wise, so they are not worried about that.

Dr Crane: pov Lanie fills me in on what happened, Esposito puts Kate on the exam table, nurse Suzanne grabs a blood pressure cuff to check her blood pressure. She then checks Kate's temperature, Suzanne hooks Kate up to the heart and pulse ox-meter and checks her other vitals. Lanie mentions she gave her a dose of her meds at the house. I listen to her heart and lungs, I suggest we take Kate for some scan to see how everything is looking.

Nurse Suzanne: pov Kate is taken to the scan room on the cardiac ward. Once she is settled on the exam bed/table. I start the EKG and put the wires/leads on her chest and start the machine. Dr Crane says It is slightly elevated but not too bad. Next Is the Echocardiogram, the ultrasound machine is brought over. Dr Crane squirts the cold gel on Kate's chest and moves the wand around over her heart. So far so good, he pages for a specialist to come look Kate over.

Dr Wendy Blair: pov Dr Crane asked if I could look at his heart patient. In the exam room I'm introduced to Kate, her father Jim, and her friends Lanie and Esposito. Before I examine Kate I ask some general health questions. I've been informed that Kate has a heart condition. Lanie says yes Kate has a form of ventricular tachycardia in her left ventricle. I ask how long she has had it Lanie mentions a few years. I ask if anyone else in her family has heart problems, Lanie tells me Kate has previous chest trauma from a shooting years ago it was at her Captain's funeral she was giving the eulogy when it happened. Requiring her to have emergency heart surgery.

Kate: pov The Dr is concerned because I may have swallowed some water at the beach and he wants me to make sure my lungs are clear. Dr Wendy Blair asks if I have any lung or breathing problems. Lanie is telling the Dr. How i have an issue with my left pulmonary vein and have had a collapsed lung before on the left side. Lanie mentions that my immune system is not that great. Dr Wendy Blair listens to my lungs which sound fine, she orders a chest x-ray for me just to make sure my lungs are clear. And IV is inserted into my arm.

Lanie: pov they are taking her for a chest x-ray I follow the gurney to the scan room. I'm waiting with the technician in the booth, Kate did so amazing. Dr Crane mentions for the time being Kate is being admitted for monitoring until he gets the scan results. The specialist Dr Wendy Blair has to look at them, in her room Kate is getting comfortable. The specialist and Dr Crane walk in Kate's room to go over the scans with us. They say everything looks good, they just want to monitor her until lunch, because of her cardiac history. Dr Burkett is being updated by Dr Crane on how she is doing. Esposito updates Castle and the rest of the group, I mention our group had plans for after lunch. We were going to the mall so Sarah Grace, our co-workers daughter, could go to build a bear workshop. Both Doctors said depending on how it goes with Kate it should be fine as long as Kate takes it easy.

Jim: pov Dr Wendy Blair wants to give Katie some preventive meds since she has a weak immune system. Once the meds are in Katie is asleep, Esposito is going to get us food while Katie sleeps. Dr Wendy mentions walking will help Katie but keep it short. Esposito arrives back at the hospital with tacos for us 3. The food is amazing.

Martha: pov Ryan is making sandwiches for lunch with chips on the side. Castle says Katherine should be back after lunch from what Esposito said. The Dr's said everything looks good but we will have to keep a close eye on Kate.

Ryan: pov I grab stuff out of the fridge to make sandwiches for the group, Alexis and Sarah Grace are filling the cups up with peach tea. All of us sit down at the dining room table to eat, we chat while we eat. Sarah Grace is saying how much fun she is having at the beach.

Esposito: pov Kate is now up Dr Wendy Blair and Dr Crane are saying Kate's vitals look great. A nurse brings in some oatmeal for her to eat. Both Dr's mention keeping a close eye on Kate in case she develops symptoms. If you feel like she needs it you can always ask the mall for a wheelchair or she can use Castle's if he is using his crutches. Lanie and the Dr's go over possible things Kate could get from her swallowing the water. Lanie mentions the possible symptoms she might have if she gets sick. To be continued. ……….

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As someone who's had multiple open heart surgeries, I got a question: How does one do this outside of a sterile surgical environment and not end up killing or at the least severely traumatizing them since there are no sedatives? Being naturally unconcious MIGHT get around the need for sedatives, but you generally need blood transfusions in open heart surgery and there's risk for infection in cutting someone's chest open. (I got sepsis from being so swollen up they couldn't close my chest for a while.) They'd also need access to a scalpel, stitches, or surgical staples. A knife maybe, but it would have to be a sterile one and many knives aren't made for surgery purposes. And I don't think they'd have the other stuff in the field unless one of them is a doctor.

I say in the field because I don't know if an OR would let a non-medically trained person in the room to do internal cardiac massage.

You'd also need to make sure the heart doesn't end up disconnected or damaged from handling, because they probably don't have a heart/lung machine around either.

internal cardiac massage (open heart massage) is one of the sexiest things your blorbo can perform on your other blorbo by the way. the sexual tension between 2 characters where one of them is dying with their chest cracked wide open and their heart literally, physically in the other’s hands.

caretaker literally holds whumpee’s heart in their hands, keeping squeezing it to make sure it stays beating.

it’s even more sexy if caretaker and whumpee are enemies, but for some reason, caretaker will do whatever it takes to keep whumpee alive because whumpee can’t die on them. they can’t lose whumpee.

the intimacy is off the charts !!!!