Inaccuracies in Medical Portrayals: Debunking Myths in Hospital Settings
Summary
In this article, we delve into various scenarios in a hospital setting and discuss the inaccuracies in their portrayal in movies and TV shows. We cover topics such as removing unexploded bombs from patients, the evolution of germ theory, communicating bad news to patients and their families, the use of restraints and chemical restraint, and emergency backdoor surgery. We also touch on small talk, smoking, and the use of technical jargon in a hospital setting.
Table of Contents
- Removing Unexploded Bombs: Controlled Circumstances
- Germ Theory and the Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers
- Communicating Bad News to Patients and Their Families
- Restraints and Chemical Restraint
- Emergency Backdoor Surgery and the Use of Wine as a Disinfectant
- Inaccuracies in Medical Portrayals: Debunking Myths in Movies and TV Shows
- Conclusion
Removing Unexploded Bombs: Controlled Circumstances
In this scenario, we discuss the removal of unexploded bombs from patients under controlled circumstances. We explain the inaccuracies in the portrayal of medical procedures in movies and TV shows. We highlight safer ways to treat a collapsed lung and the fact that bullets don’t always need to be removed.
Germ Theory and the Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers
We discuss the evolution of germ theory and how it led to the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. We criticize the use of alcohol for disinfecting wounds and the portrayal of a pretend neurological exam. We praise the accuracy of a scene in the movie Three Kings where a tension pneumothorax is treated correctly.
Communicating Bad News to Patients and Their Families
In this scenario, we highlight the challenges of communicating bad news to patients and their families. We clarify the legal definition of brain death and the need to stop all life-sustaining measures. We describe a multidisciplinary discussion where different specialists come together to decide on the best treatment plan for the patient.
Restraints and Chemical Restraint
We discuss the use of restraints and chemical restraint for patients who pose a danger to themselves or others. We explain the patient monitor and the different lines on it. We are skeptical of the portrayal of an understaffed emergency room and a pregnant patient needing an organ rotation.
Emergency Backdoor Surgery and the Use of Wine as a Disinfectant
In this scenario, we discuss emergency backdoor surgery and the use of wine as a disinfectant. We explain the inaccuracies in the portrayal of medical procedures in movies and TV shows. We criticize the laziness of a character in a TV show.
Inaccuracies in Medical Portrayals: Debunking Myths in Movies and TV Shows
Throughout the transcript, we discuss the inaccuracies in the portrayal of medical procedures in movies and TV shows. We criticize the use of alcohol for disinfecting wounds and the portrayal of a pretend neurological exam. We praise the accuracy of a scene in the movie Three Kings where a tension pneumothorax is treated correctly. We comment on the depiction of an old-school cerebral angiogram in The Exorcist.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we have discussed various scenarios in a hospital setting and debunked myths in their portrayal in movies and TV shows. We have highlighted the inaccuracies in the use of alcohol for disinfecting wounds and the portrayal of a pretend neurological exam. We have praised the accuracy of a scene in the movie Three Kings where a tension pneumothorax is treated correctly. We have also criticized the laziness of a character in a TV show and the depiction of an old-school cerebral angiogram in The Exorcist.
