PlatinumHeart Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Innocent. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Do you mean an African or European Woodchuck? What's the most extreme sport you've tried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axialpac Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Do you mean an African or European Woodchuck? What's the most extreme sport you've tried? I don't really play sports. But I thought football (american) was really extreme when I played it (for fun). Favourite country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumHeart Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I don't really play sports. But I thought football (american) was really extreme when I played it (for fun). Favourite country? Canada is probably my favourite country. Do you work-out often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Canada is probably my favourite country. Do you work-out often? Yes, I am so jacked. Have you ever farted on a cocker spaniel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Yes, I am so jacked. Have you ever farted on a cocker spaniel? Haven't had the chance to Who is taller, Lebron James or Kobe Bryant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Haven't had the chance to Who is taller, Lebron James or Kobe Bryant? Ask Siri. What animals have you farted on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Here's my real question, how come whenever I watch surgery the patient looks like they are vacuum sealed in a yellow bag? Is this a tourniquet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumHeart Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Here's my real question, how come whenever I watch surgery the patient looks like they are vacuum sealed in a yellow bag? Is this a tourniquet? That's a diluted betadine solution that remains on the skin in order to kill bacteria. In long surgeries, such as a heart transplant, they use loban (film-like product) in addition to the betadine in order to keep the surgical area more stable and sterile. What's your favourite field of medicine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 That's a diluted betadine solution that remains on the skin in order to kill bacteria. In long surgeries, such as a heart transplant, they use loban (film-like product) in addition to the betadine in order to keep the surgical area more stable and sterile. What's your favourite field of medicine? Orthopedic Surgery. This "loban", is it some kind of wrapping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumHeart Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Orthopedic Surgery. This "loban", is it some kind of wrapping? Also, I forgot to mention that no, that's not a tourniquet. It's a surgical retractor. Loban is a surgical drape with antimicrobial film. It's basically like a sticky sheet that adhere's to the skin. Why is your favourite medical speciality, your favourite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Also, I forgot to mention that no, that's not a tourniquet. It's a surgical retractor. Loban is a surgical drape with antimicrobial film. It's basically like a sticky sheet that adhere's to the skin. Why is your favourite medical speciality, your favourite? No I meant is the yellow bag-ish looking thing a tourniquet, I know the retractor isn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumHeart Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 No I meant is the yellow bag-ish looking thing a tourniquet, I know the retractor isn't! Oh, haha, I'm sorry. No the loban is used only for sterilization and support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Well then what are they using to stop all the bleeding? I thought it was a really tight bag (tourniquet) that cuts off blood flow....but then things would die wouldn't they? y u no blood? edit: AHA I was watching the video that screenshot came from, he called it a tourniquet! I know iodine is used for sterilization but the bag-like texture puzzled me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumHeart Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Well then what are they using to stop all the bleeding? I thought it was a really tight bag (tourniquet) that cuts off blood flow....but then things would die wouldn't they? y u no blood? Perhaps you should wait to experience the miracle of surgery Patients typically bleed quite a lot, but they manage blood loss through electrocautery, sutures, clips, etc. Some surgeries will use a tourniquet to cut-off blood flow completely from a limb, such as an amputation. Let's not forget they also have sponges and suction.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Perhaps you should wait to experience the miracle of surgery Patients typically bleed quite a lot, but they manage blood loss through electrocautery, sutures, clips, etc. Some surgeries will use a tourniquet to cut-off blood flow completely from a limb, such as an amputation. Let's not forget they also have sponges and suction.. Platinum, how the hell did you get 41T on the MCAT. Mad respect How long did you study and what resources did you use? Share your secrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Perhaps you should wait to experience the miracle of surgery Patients typically bleed quite a lot, but they manage blood loss through electrocautery, sutures, clips, etc. Some surgeries will use a tourniquet to cut-off blood flow completely from a limb, such as an amputation. Let's not forget they also have sponges and suction.. I don't know sister, I've watched like a million surgeries and whenever I see them operating on a part of the body with that yellow thing the field is completely clear of blood not a drop. But then I have been known to be wrong about all things. Something's going on there besides cautery, sponges and suction minimizing bloodflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Platinum, how the hell did you get 41T on the MCAT. Mad respect How long did you study and what resources did you use? Share your secrets Yeah and she's only in her 1st or 2nd year (can't remember)... Why so...early... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumHeart Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Platinum, how the hell did you get 41T on the MCAT. Mad respect How long did you study and what resources did you use? Share your secrets Oh, it definitely shocked me at the time too! I'll PM you tomorrow about it if that works? I don't know sister, I've watched like a million surgeries and whenever I see them operating on a part of the body with that yellow thing the field is completely clear of blood not a drop. But then I have been known to be wrong about all things. Something's going on there besides cautery, sponges and suction minimizing bloodflow. I will admit that I know quite a few "theoretical" facts. However, I have only ever watched heart transplant surgeries. I'm not sure how common tourniquets are for orthopeadic surgery, but that may be the case, otherwise there should be a lot more bleeding. Ever seen a c-section? Obviously, surgery has to be more intricate than what we know, or else a long residency wouldn't be necessary. Yeah and she's only in her 1st or 2nd year (can't remember)... Why so...early... Going into my fourth year of five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Platinum Heart....did you happen to play FF7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatinumHeart Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Platinum Heart....did you happen to play FF7? Wow, we've basically jacked this thread. No, I never did play FF7. My hearts just coated in platinum; it's, basically, a new level of "bling." Everybody's doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 What happened to this thread? its more like an open discussion thread now How many times are you planning to apply to med school until you get in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREGtotheHOUSE Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 What happened to this thread? its more like an open discussion thread now How many times are you planning to apply to med school until you get in? until I can retire you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 until I can retire you? Till I'm sure I can still handle 5 years of hard work. Are you watching Euro2012 today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREGtotheHOUSE Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 Till I'm sure I can still handle 5 years of hard work. Are you watching Euro2012 today? nah studying for midterms have you started you application yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 nah studying for midterms have you started you application yet? Nope. Just starting undergrad. Can't start my first application cycle until Alberta opens their apps next year. Do you ever plan to have kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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