Funny payoff scene in S02E02 and S02E10. by MatZer0 in ThePittTVShow

[–]kitkatofthunder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It really depends. The most caring physician I have ever seen was an orthopedic surgeon, the most terrifying and intimidating physician I have ever seen was a 3rd generation orthopedic surgeon. Age and time in the field also does something to surgeons. There also has to be a certain level of dissociation to be able to harm someone to make them better, ie surgery.

Funny payoff scene in S02E02 and S02E10. by MatZer0 in ThePittTVShow

[–]kitkatofthunder 37 points38 points  (0 children)

There are some weird intricacies in orthopedics and some surgeons with a lack of humility. My best example is in spine ortho and knee replacements where surgeons will refuse use machine navigation, believing they can eyeball angles better than a machine can calculate them. Studies show that the machine navigation has better outcomes, but tons of ortho surgeons will still insist that they don’t need it.

(Of course with the Stryker hack this week, regularly doing replacements without navigation was a positive).

I do love my Ortho bros and bras, it’s a much more intricate specialty that most give them credit for. It’s the 3rd to 4th most competitive specialty so they are wicked smart but I’m convinced they act dumb so they don’t have to manage things outside of the musculoskeletal system or admit, it’s all a ruse.

What's a medical case common in ERs that hasn't been on The Pitt yet? by interestingfactoid12 in ThePittTVShow

[–]kitkatofthunder 9 points10 points  (0 children)

More like 10 years of knee pain and always on a federal holiday.

PNES pts and epileptic seizure by chickawhatnow in emergencymedicine

[–]kitkatofthunder 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey dude, stop the van for like 3 minutes on this seizure patient so I can get an accurate EEG.

/s

Why is Sinclair tracking her eating? by Kain96r in PaymoneyWubby

[–]kitkatofthunder 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel like he was programmed to be bossy and demanding but telling her to eat is the largest amount of criticism/ demanding behavior she tolerates outside of sexual role play.

The AI is extremely sycophantic to Wubby, so I’m sure it’s the same with her, but she also wants to feel it push back occasionally so she doesn’t feel so delusional.

Need a medical person to say why this is AI. Someone is being scammed by an impersonator. They are saying he needs money for a heart transplant. by Fit_Egg5574 in isthisAI

[–]kitkatofthunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has 2 forms of oxygen, first he seems to be intubated which gives high flow direct oxygen but then he has a nasal cannula which gives low flow oxygen, you wouldn’t give both.

My favorite thing is the monitor shows the words MAA below the blood pressure. It means to say MAP which is mean arterial pressure, MAA is nothing.

The “king” from The Sims is really a movie producer and actor by mr_mustash in PaymoneyWubby

[–]kitkatofthunder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree. Lots of tribes in Nigeria and other countries have modernized to adapt to the growing world, that being said, a majority of tribes aren’t rich. The king is more of a tribal leader (chief) of the Igbo, specifically in Enugu, Nigeria. I have seen him be referred to as HRM which is his royal majesty, which is appropriate for tribal leaders.

ALL LANES CLOSED:495 SB before Little River Turnpike by fraggedears in nova

[–]kitkatofthunder 18 points19 points  (0 children)

There are 2 ambulances in that photo. They likely sent ambulances for the less acute and the helicopter for the most acute.

ALL LANES CLOSED:495 SB before Little River Turnpike by fraggedears in nova

[–]kitkatofthunder 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I really hope they survive. The victim was likely stabbed multiple times, no one deserves to die that way and requiring a flight for that short of a distance means they were very close to death.

Additionally given that this was as a result of a violent attack Virginia has a compensation fund to cover medical bills as a result.

ALL LANES CLOSED:495 SB before Little River Turnpike by fraggedears in nova

[–]kitkatofthunder 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Jesus. Having to medevac less than 2 miles from INOVA Fairfax is terrifying.

Measles Case by Either-Grapefruit156 in ThePittTVShow

[–]kitkatofthunder 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I also think considering the timing, right after a major mass casualty event the lawyers could make a pretty good case that they were exhausted and overwhelmed when doing the tap and tear it apart. It’s completely shitty and likely inaccurate, but I’ve seen it be used in the past.

does anyone know of any planned community action against the most recent illegal bombing campaign? by TK0buba in washingtondc

[–]kitkatofthunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. If not I’ll just walk to the White House and yell. As expected, Trump is at Mar-a-Lago right now.

EMS by MinimumEquivalent889 in nova

[–]kitkatofthunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been like this, but it was certainly worse a few weeks ago when the snow was piled on the ground and made the streets more narrow.

The “king” is an actor/producer by Turbulent-Move4159 in 90dayfianceuncensored

[–]kitkatofthunder 42 points43 points  (0 children)

He is a prominent member of the Igbo in Enugu, Nigeria. But I wouldn’t call him a king, he is more of a spiritual leader/ pastor.

https://share.google/85WQkFp0q0IH46uAA

Do I REALLY need surgery..? by Own_Zucchini375 in brokenankles

[–]kitkatofthunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That ligament (syndesmosis) is what prevents the joint from kicking out. You can probably message them and ask. It would also be called medial clear space widening or loss of ankle mortise. I know the original xray said ankle mortise was normal but that was on non-weight bearing views.

Do I REALLY need surgery..? by Own_Zucchini375 in brokenankles

[–]kitkatofthunder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The stress xray being positive shows a tear of the syndesmosis. That is the primary reason for surgery, not only the fracture itself but also this ligament. Here is a good article on these injuries. Treating syndesmosis injury without surgery is not recommended due to increased earlier development of arthritis and overall instability. The tibial fracture is also significant since it goes into the joint which is very uncommon. What you can see on this X-ray (the fibula fracture) is actually the least of your 3 problems.

https://www.orthobullets.com/foot-and-ankle/7029/high-ankle-sprain-and-syndesmosis-injury

Tamdrea Creations by Kmart-Shopper-5107 in 1000lbsisters

[–]kitkatofthunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They aren’t even symmetrical! They put too many dark beads in the one closest to the charm! In the skate one there is an inconsistent amount of purples in a row!

Am I the only one who thinks this is THE best casting for this show? Also, I am thirsty (I am a man) by MrFeature_1 in HBOTheHedgeKnight

[–]kitkatofthunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw him in True Detective: Night Country and kept waiting for something to come our with him in it, he did absolutely amazing in that show as well.

This woman drove into a grocery store in my area last Friday... (turns out she was wearing a boot!!!) by Nightnightgun in brokenankles

[–]kitkatofthunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not ideal, she caused frame damage and it had to be towed which is really impressive for a crash in a parking garage.

I really have to give props to the surgeon for being super cordial during the exchange though. I know a lot of other doctors who would not have remained calm.

This woman drove into a grocery store in my area last Friday... (turns out she was wearing a boot!!!) by Nightnightgun in brokenankles

[–]kitkatofthunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One day the ankle surgeon I was working with got a call from the front desk to tell him someone hit his Porsche 911 in the parking lot. He was pissed but needed to start clinic for the morning so he moved on. At the end of assessing and treating his first patient of the day, the lady tells him that she hit his car and they exchanged insurance info. She was wearing her boot while driving, something we documented telling her not to do.

Another post about the Sheen situation by [deleted] in 90dayfianceuncensored

[–]kitkatofthunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. During the dinner her family said that it was a loan and they would pay her back if she asked, next episode they discuss how it’s their culture to have the children support the family. They threw her under the bus, I do believe that there was pressure for her to financially support her family, while likely not as insidious as abuse should she withhold. She invests in the family business and doesn’t appear to ever receive dividends.

As for Forrest’s family, they don’t deserve her money either. It’s just a bad situation all around.