Multiple media outlets today are reporting that University of Arizona neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Lemole has told reporters that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is breathing on her own but the the endotracheal tube is being kept in place to prevent complications such as pneumonia. If Dr. Lemole has indeed said that, it is completely inaccurate and incorrect. Continue Reading
Two clinical problems this editor has experienced in clinical practice are controlling ruptured arteries such as the aorta and positioning transplanted livers into place so that the cut ends of the common bile ducts align sufficiently to prevent leakage of spewing bile. One commonly used method for placing stents and catheters in rupturing blood vessels Continue Reading
ABC News is reporting the story of Sarah and Nicholas Prokos of Port Charlotte, Florida, who survived a crash of their car after Sarah suffered a seizure and lost control of her car which was heading toward a roadside pond. Eight year-old Nicholas, who was strapped into his backseat booster seat, scrambled to the front Continue Reading
As a former trauma surgeon in West Virginia, this author has noted with sadness the death of twenty five miners in an explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine in Boone County, West Virginia. Dozens more are reported to be seriously injured. West Virginia coal miners are some of the toughest people on earth. Despite Continue Reading
Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery participated in his care, we have noted reports that Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha has died from complications following removal of his gallbladder. The Associated Press is reporting tonight that Pennsylvania Congressman Bob Brady of Philadelphia has stated that Murtha suffered from injury to his large intestine during the Continue Reading
The following is a partial list gleaned from media reports of surgeons, nurses, and other medical personnel who have gone to Haiti to volunteer their services. If you know of anybody who is there who you would like listed, please email us at insidesurgery then the at sign then gmail then dot com. This list Continue Reading
Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery are involved in his care, we are following news reports that radio personality Rush Limbaugh has been hospitalized with chest pains and is listed in serious condition. Limbaugh, 58, was taken to Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu by an ambulance crew. He has no previously reported hospitalizations for Continue Reading
Although the editors are not participating in his care, we have noted reports that Tiger Woods was intubated (i.e., placed on a breathing machine) and admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in the hospital where he was treated after his accident in the early morning hours of Friday, November 27. MSNBC columnist Courtney Hazlett Continue Reading
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