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Woman Uses An Ipad As Sedative During Surgery by OmolodMilkman93(m): 2:48pm On Aug 11, 2013 |
Janet Blank, 65, was the first person to use an iPad distraction method during knee surgery instead of being sedated (Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust) A great-grandmother has used a tablet computer to distract her during knee replacement surgery instead of being sedated. Janet Blank, 65, is the first patient to choose the distraction method during surgery at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. Ms Blank was awake and "heard everything" during her total knee replacement, which she had under spinal anaesthesia last Friday. During the two-hour procedure, the great- grandmother-of-10 used an iPad to listen to her favourite radio show. The benefits of avoiding sedation drugs include reducing sickness, drowsiness and confusion after operations. Surgeons are also able to communicate with the patient during procedures. Ms Blank, who works at a local care home, said she would recommend the technique to anyone. "I heard everything, the hammer and drill but it didn't bother me at all," she said. "I didn't feel any pain and I actually watched the screen when they put the nerve block down my leg which was fascinating. "I went to the recovery room after the operation and then straight up to the ward. I'd advise it to anyone. I didn't actually watch TV as I prefer the radio so I asked to listen to BBC Devon, the Judi Spiers show, as she's always good and makes me laugh." The new iPad was on loan from the South West Regional Anaesthesia Group. Ms Blank said she is now looking forward to returning to her twice weekly gym classes and being kept busy by her 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. "I'm glad to get it over and done with. I've been in a lot of pain, and especially leading up to the operation, but I won't give in to it. It's much better now," she added. http://news.uk.msn.com/odd-news/ipad-replaces-sedative-for-knee-op-1 1 Like |
Re: Woman Uses An Ipad As Sedative During Surgery by OmolodMilkman93(m): 8:50pm On Aug 11, 2013 |
technological advancement?? |
Re: Woman Uses An Ipad As Sedative During Surgery by Jackeduardo: 9:22am On Aug 12, 2013 |
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Re: Woman Uses An Ipad As Sedative During Surgery by sweettease(f): 4:34pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
I never like technology reach like dat abeg |
Re: Woman Uses An Ipad As Sedative During Surgery by Someluv(f): 5:52pm On Nov 03, 2013 |
If I hear say my fave radio can distract me. I love hot fm bt e no reach as painkiller. |
Re: Woman Uses An Ipad As Sedative During Surgery by lizzyslaw(f): 10:02am On Jul 15, 2015 |
OmolodMilkman93: There was actually no big deal about it cos the spinal anaesthesia ensured she felt absolutely no pain in the area she was being operated on. 1 Like |
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