Resident Evil
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Not really. Actually, it’s that time of the year when new surgical residents flood the halls of...
The Dream Team
One of my coworkers recently had surgery at our hospital. Since it was a scheduled procedure, he took the time to request specific people...
Staying Sharp
I fulfilled every scrub tech’s dream the other day. I stabbed a surgeon. Okay so technically, he kind of stabbed himself, but I...
The Element of Confusion
Dr. Jekyll was a problem from the start. He was a brilliant surgeon and highly esteemed in his community. The problem was: Dr. Jekyll...
Nope. Still not a nurse
For those of you who didn’t know, May 6th through May 12th is National Nurses’ Week. Congrats to all of the amazing nurses out there! I...
Vendor reps: an ortho chick’s best accessory
Most women believe shoes are their best accessories. Some even go as far as to have entire rooms in their homes dedicated to nothing but...
Possible
It’s hard to know how to set up for every procedure you come across. You might know the basics or be able to make an educated guess (or...
It's a small world after all
Picture this, if you will… Friday night: I’m out on the town for a belated birthday celebration with my girlfriend, Erin at a trendy bar...
I get by with a little help from my friends
Somehow, my life has evolved to having categories of friends. This was brought to my attention the other day when I had to explain to...
Only the Strong Survive
I have probably come across as being very emotionally driven when it comes to working in surgery. Having compassion for your patients,...
