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What was Harvey Cushing known for in the field of medicine?
What was Harvey Cushing known for in the field of medicine?
- Having a high mortality rate among his brain surgery patients
- Being intolerant of mistakes by his staff
- Introducing the first widespread use of x-rays and blood pressure monitoring (correct)
- Adhering to strict cleanliness measures during surgery
How did Harvey Cushing's patients perceive him?
How did Harvey Cushing's patients perceive him?
- As caring and kind (correct)
- As intolerant and harsh
- As cold and bullying
- As careless and unfriendly
What was one of the key contributions made by Harvey Cushing to post-operative care?
What was one of the key contributions made by Harvey Cushing to post-operative care?
- Avoiding record keeping and observation systems
- Tending to patients' wounds to prevent infections (correct)
- Operating with bare hands to minimize risks
- Ignoring patients after surgery
In what way did Harvey Cushing reduce mortality rates in brain surgery?
In what way did Harvey Cushing reduce mortality rates in brain surgery?
What was a notable feature of Harvey Cushing's approach to patient care?
What was a notable feature of Harvey Cushing's approach to patient care?
How did Harvey Cushing's results impact his reputation?
How did Harvey Cushing's results impact his reputation?
What was the main reason for the nurses and junior surgical staff to be meticulous in Cushing's ward?
What was the main reason for the nurses and junior surgical staff to be meticulous in Cushing's ward?
What was the main limitation faced by the Blegdam Hospital in Copenhagen during the polio epidemic of 1952?
What was the main limitation faced by the Blegdam Hospital in Copenhagen during the polio epidemic of 1952?
What prompted Professor Lassen to consult with Dr. Bjorn Ibsen during the polio epidemic in Copenhagen?
What prompted Professor Lassen to consult with Dr. Bjorn Ibsen during the polio epidemic in Copenhagen?
What was the outcome of the 12-year-old girl's tracheostomy procedure performed by Dr. Ibsen?
What was the outcome of the 12-year-old girl's tracheostomy procedure performed by Dr. Ibsen?
What was Dr. Ibsen's innovative idea to improve the care for polio patients with respiratory failure and bulbar palsy?
What was Dr. Ibsen's innovative idea to improve the care for polio patients with respiratory failure and bulbar palsy?
How has the field of intensive care evolved since its inception more than 65 years ago?
How has the field of intensive care evolved since its inception more than 65 years ago?
