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History of Stethoscope

History of Stethoscope

The word stethoscope is derived from the two Greek words, stethos (chest) and scopos (examination). Apart from listening to the heart and chest so...

What Is A White Coat Ceremony?

White coat ceremony is a momentous occasion that marks the beginning of a medical professionals careers. Lawyers don't have a white coat ceremony...

Inside The Surgery Room. A Peek Into The OR Routine

Working in a surgery room comes with a routine. Everything is a like a well oiled machine. You start out by prepping the patient, cleaning and gown...

Life Of An OR Nurse

You go to nursing school, you specialize with taking prerequisites, and go through a difficult interview and your finally feeling lucky to be pla...

What Is The Difference Between Stainless Steel And Sterling Silver?

Sterling silver Is an alloy of silver and other metals usually copper but it must contain 92.5% silver by weight to be called sterling silver. If ...

How Sharp Is A Scalpel?

The sharpness of a scalpel is essential for performing precise and delicate procedures.

Does Sterling Silver Turn Black?

Sterling silver turns black because it oxidizes. There is a neat little chemistry trick to remove that oxidation without polishing off silver. We w...

What is a Scalpel?

A scalpel is a extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery or anatomical dissection. Scalpels may be single-use, disposable or re-usable. R...

What Is A Good Gift To Thank A Nurse Who Took Care Of You?

As a nurse, I have been used, abused, disrespected, over worked, and broken-hearted. I have questioned my career choice and come close to walking ...

What Is A Good Gift For Someone Graduating From Medical School?

What is a good gift for someone graduating from medical school? Medical school is quite challenging, so people are proud of their hard work. Med st...