Cardiothoracic Surgery Rotation

What an awesome two weeks! Not only did I get to see and do some pretty cool things in heart surgeries, but the docs were so great to take the time to teach. I would have never have thought that surgeons would be more laid back than internists! I had such a great time with this group. I was able to help out with valve replacements and bypass grafts and removing tumors. I was able to learn how to cut and how to sow on patients with supervision. I pulled drains and chest tubes. One chest tube I didn't have the patient hold his breath and I heard air go back in, which could collapse his lung and prolong his hospital stay 3 more days...luckily he was fine on xray and not symptomatic. I had a hard time sleeping that night because I was worried about him. But now on to family medicine.