I Don't Know
Gynecology has never been my forte. Something about having to police clean versus dirty stuff during cases bugs the crap out of me so...
A Touchy Subject
Perhaps it’s my baby-soft skin (said no surgical tech EVER) or is it my strong arms (if by “strong” you mean “the size of toothpicks”)....
One Year
The other day I was thrown into a room with a case I’d never done. I knew the anatomical vicinity of where we’d be, but that was about...
Don't Believe Me Just Scrub
Today's post is less of a post and more of a "Corey got a weird idea in her head and couldn't stop thinking about it." I've had the song,...
The worst case you'll ever have to do
I spent a lot of time thinking before writing this post. It’s partially because it is a polarizing issue amongst people and also because...
The Right Tool for the Job
Yesterday, I paid $40 for a spatula and I don’t regret a single penny. You see, my husband is a fabulous cook. If it weren’t for him, I...
Behind the Mask
“You look different with clothes on.” This is something you’ll hear at least once if you work in the OR. To the outsider, it conjures up...
On-Call
Here’s a Jeopardy question for you: Name an event that includes the following-a set of clothes sitting on the dresser, a cellphone ringer...
Superstitions, Routines, and Rituals
I wear lucky socks. They are pink with flowers and are horribly inappropriate (“Screwing up is part of the program” is sewn in big...
Surgical Stereotypes
In hospitals across America, surgical stereotypes are alive and well. When I started in the OR, I was determined to give everyone a fair...
