Today I had the opportunity to go down to the hospital and observe two different surgeries. I think there's something about wearing scrubs, hospital shoes, a mask, and an OR cap that makes you just feel professional. Yet, I look somewhat ridiculous haha but, here's a photo just for the fun of it!
They begin all surgeries by praying over the patient and then they play christian music during the whole surgery, such a neat experience. Not going to lie, I was a little worried how well I would be able to take seeing a surgery up close and personal like this. Nonetheless, I was a little apprehensive considering my friend yesterday fainted while she was observing and the surgeon began to take photos of her! Haha
The first surgery I watched was a young boy who had a minor case of bow legs. I could not believe that they actually use a real drill, hammer and chisel. The orthopaedic surgeon explained what he was doing throughout the surgery but I could only understand so much of their lingo.
The second surgery dealt with a lady who had a growth on her parotid gland. It was a very severe case in which they were not sure if it was cancerous or not and wouldn't be able to tell until the surgeon would cut into it. It was quite disturbing to watch as the surgeon would pull back the skin and cut along side of the growth trying not to pinch any facial nerves.
It was nice to feel like part of the hospital for an hour out of my day but, I don't think I'll plan on pursuing the nursing field. What an awesome experience though to see all of that! It's something that I would never get to see back home. Adventures, what a beautiful thing :)
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