Scalpel

remains to stand at the forefront of my goals while on my journey to become a medical doctor. This decision is further supported by the work that I conduct in Dr. Cato Laurencin’s laboratory. The internal thrill that pushes through each stroke of my scalpel blade during tissue isolation on cadaver rats makes me know that even though I am starting with animals, I am destined to become a surgeon. The clinical translation aspect of my research further motivates me to consistently put my best foot…

Laparoscopic assisted colon endorectal pull-through Overview: Laparoscopic assisted endorectal pull-through colon is minimally invasive surgery for Hirschsprung's disease; the part of the colon that does not have nerve cells is pulled through the anal canal and cut away, while the healthy end is sutured to the rectum. In addition to anal, surgical instruments, and a narrow lighted instrument with a video camera at the end (laparoscope) is inserted into the abdomen through four holes to mobilize…

wash their hands with a special soap and put on sterile garments, including gown, mask, and gloves. Then the scrub nurse will begin to lay out all the surgical tools and equipment needed for the particular procedure they are preparing for, such as scalpels,…

diagnosis and make sure that it is not a form of cancer. TREATMENT Treatment for leukoplakia may include: • Stopping tobacco use. • Repairing any rough teeth or dentures. • Surgical removal of the patch. This may be done using a surgical knife (scalpel), laser, heat, or cold. • Medicines that can be taken by mouth. • Medicines that can be applied to the patches. HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use any tobacco products, including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or electronic…

collected according to how much of the evidence there is. Blood evidence Trace with blood: Swab with q-tip then set it to dry Weapon: Set to dry Pools of blood: Place a gauze in it, then set to dry Dried blood / immovable object: scrape with a scalpel and place in a bindle Carpet: Cut out a square with the blood on it, then set to dry. After the blood is dry, the evidence can now be properly stored according to the list of containers above. Chain of…

Autospy A post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease or the extent of disease or the performance of a post-mortem examination on a body or organ, that's what we call an autopsy. Autospies are performed to figure out the cause of death from a person. Medical and non-medical legal reasons and to determine what diseases processes and injuries were presented at the time of death. Under the laws of all U.S. States and most other nations, autopsy can be order by…

sharp, but fragile. Later came the use of obsidian, the sharpest material on the planet, it micro bevel width was as small as 2 nanometers, that’s small enough to sever molecules themselves in the skin. And in some countries it is still used as scalpels in hospitals. Later Steel became the main use for spear heads, forging a spear head although was not easy. It would start with some high carbon, low carbon, and pure iron into a crucible, that was capped off with a clay cap, completely sealed…

A cardiovascular surgeon is a complicated job fit for only those who can be under pressure and still work. This kind of doctor in particular is respected and gazed upon, admired for working with such an intricate organ, the heart. These physicians get paid highly, they receive ninety dollars within a single hour. Though such a job is not easy it is in fact a challenge to pursue such a highly educated career. In order for someone to become such a respected doctor they must have multiple years of…

There is a lot of debate about which is the best method to have a baby birthed. Today’s women have more choices when it comes to the procedures of birthing a baby. Although, vaginal birth is the most common way to give birth; more and more mothers are choosing to have cesarean sections. According to an article from Dr. Ayalon OBGYN, 30% of all births in the United States today are cesarean sections. It is important for mothers-to-be, to know the differences in vaginal births and cesarean…

Should there be limitations to when and how a doctor performs emergency surgery on a living woman, specifically a pregnant one? To properly perform a cesarean section, a doctor needs equipment such as scissors, a scalpel, forceps, and a retractor. The woman should also be put on some sort of anesthesia because of the incision made. During the 1900’s, doctors had access to medicines that made performing a C-Section more efficient and less painful, but due to poor living conditions, some women did…