The handy little device we know as a “zipper” has been around since 1913, and it was invented by a man named Gideon Sundback. He didn’t call it a zipper, but named it the Clasp Locker. Later on, the Clasp Locker was manufactured and promoted by the B. F. Goodrich Company, a name familiar to ...
In mid-December of 2008 – exactly two weeks before Christmas Day, I had unexpected open heart surgery – a triple bypass. I am a female and at the time I was 53 years old. Of course before I had the very unexpected open heart surgery I thought I felt great. I thought I just had ...
Recovering from heart surgery can be a long and trying process. This is not a recovery that can be rushed. This article will provide you with a guide to recovering from heart surgery. It is not meant to constitute or replace medical advice. The first phrase of heart surgery recovery can last from six to ...
Preparing for open heart surgery often involves as much psychological preparation as it does physical. In my experience, patients heading into surgery report feeling informed about the procedure as explained by their surgeon, cardiologist, and nurse, but they report in the days following the surgery how they did not expect the emotional roller coaster that ...
Your husband is in serious car accident and is rushed to a nearby hospital, bleeding profusely from head injuries. Your mom experiences significant blood loss during complicated open-heart surgery. We take for granted that blood will always be available if it’s needed. Thanks to the folks who regularly donate blood for transfusions, it almost always ...
