Yesterday I saw a new type of heart surgery that I thought was pretty neat. It was an aortic valve replacement with a single bypass. Wow it was intense and quite long. I think that's the hardest part of this internship so far...standing up straight for 6 hours at a time. It's all good though, everyone at Tucson Heart Hospital has been very friendly and informative. In addition to that, I apparently look near to 10 years old all dressed up in my scrubs and surgery shoe booties, so the cafeteria ladies constantly give me free stuff :)
Talk to ya soon,
Molly
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Molly..sounds like you're having a great time...you're really lucky to have this great opportunity!!
Patty
I am so glad that it worked out for you. You are going to learn SO much. One small thing to remember...I do believe that 'the heart' is a major ingredient of the delicious, Scottish dish - haggis.
I don't know how you are doing this project! It sounds fantastic! Wow i would have certainly thrown up by now, don't forget that we will meet for lunch before i depart.
Good luck in the OR!
I can't imagine having to stand for 6 hours straight! They must have strategies for this, so that the docs and nurses don't get dizzy/exhausted, right? I wouldn't mind my doc taking a moment to sit down and regain balance before fiddling on my aorta...
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