I write this entry at the risk of losing readership. I speak not as your girlfriend, nor am I interested in your appearance.
YOU are a human being who may be coming to my OR one day, and it is MY responsibility to not only anesthetize you without killing you, but to have you leave my care without […]

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Good morning and welcome to XYZ Hospital. We’re glad you chose us as your healthcare provider. My name is Terry, and I will be your CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthetist) for today’s scheduled operation.
Please assist us by moving over from your uncomfortable stretcher onto our even more uncomfortable OR table, replete with ice cold sheets and a cozy […]

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You do your homework.
 You ask around, talk to your friends, and your friends’ friends. You interview MORE THAN ONE surgeon.
 You read. You go on the internet, download articles. You chat and correspond on email. You thumb through journals. You gather information. You are well-informed.
 You follow directions and do as you’re instructed. You worry and obsess. […]

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