When the most precise dexterity is so critical and means the difference between life or death in surgery, how do patients mid-operation just not instantly get horrendously injured or straight up die during a severe earthquake when they’re getting jostled
In: Biology
When surgeons are using scalpels, they are taking their time and being repeat careful, so the moment there is any movement they’ll stop immediately. It’s rare for an earthquake to suddenly happen at 100% with no tremors.
Also, all hospitals (in modern countries… not sure about in say 3rd world countries) have UPS (uninterruptible power supplies) so even if the power goes down, backup generators, or batteries will kick in to make sure life support machines, and lighting stays switched on, and will run for long enough to safely evacuate the patient.
Latest Answers