It seemed as though the young boy was lifeless; the steady note of the heart rate monitor confirmed otherwise, but each sound felt reluctant and forced. There was no time to waste—the operation had to start immediately.
I silently observed from the corner of the operation theater as the surgeons hastily lifted the child’s limp, anesthetized body from the bed onto the table. After removing his diapers, they briefly reexamined the injury: a segmented fracture on the femur bone, meaning it was broken in two places.
Interestingly enough, a few of them seemed detached and were cracking jokes and having fun. Perhaps their carefree temperament arose from a familiarity with the surgical procedure. Or maybe they weren’t taking this child seriously. Either way, it was surprising to see these professionals behave nonchalantly in an operation room.
During the procedure, blood gushed out of the boy’s leg and rhythmically dripped onto the tiled floor, seemingly in unison with his undulating heartbeat. Strangely, I was intrigued more than I was horrified.
I saw this young boy’s surgery last summer while shadowing an orthopedic surgeon at the Apollo Hospital in Ahmedabad, …show more content…
Each field had its own nuances, but they all had one thing in common—the power of communication. Whether it was excitedly engaging with kids, reassuring breast cancer patients, or comforting patients with substance abuse problems, every doctor used words just as much as scientific knowledge to treat the ailing patients. The healing power of this back and forth dialogue was astounding, and speaks to the unique depth of the doctor-patient connection. Combined with treatment and medication, patients successfully recovered due to their confidence in their doctor’s advice, illustrating the weight of a physician’s
I silently observed from the corner of the operation theater as the surgeons hastily lifted the child’s limp, anesthetized body from the bed onto the table. After removing his diapers, they briefly reexamined the injury: a segmented fracture on the femur bone, meaning it was broken in two places.
Interestingly enough, a few of them seemed detached and were cracking jokes and having fun. Perhaps their carefree temperament arose from a familiarity with the surgical procedure. Or maybe they weren’t taking this child seriously. Either way, it was surprising to see these professionals behave nonchalantly in an operation room.
During the procedure, blood gushed out of the boy’s leg and rhythmically dripped onto the tiled floor, seemingly in unison with his undulating heartbeat. Strangely, I was intrigued more than I was horrified.
I saw this young boy’s surgery last summer while shadowing an orthopedic surgeon at the Apollo Hospital in Ahmedabad, …show more content…
Each field had its own nuances, but they all had one thing in common—the power of communication. Whether it was excitedly engaging with kids, reassuring breast cancer patients, or comforting patients with substance abuse problems, every doctor used words just as much as scientific knowledge to treat the ailing patients. The healing power of this back and forth dialogue was astounding, and speaks to the unique depth of the doctor-patient connection. Combined with treatment and medication, patients successfully recovered due to their confidence in their doctor’s advice, illustrating the weight of a physician’s