Spring Break is over and there is only half a semester left! Break went really fast, and I can not wait for graduation! Classes are becoming very overwhelming and I was very thankful for the break. I wish there was another break coming up soon, because it’s starting to get exhausting again. Waking up @ 4:30 a.m. is not my favorite thing to do.

Last week in clinical, I was able to spend the day in the OR (operating room). I was able to see two hysterectomies and a C-section. The first hysterectomy was done with a scope and no incision was made. The second began as a laparoscopic hysterectomy where three incisions were made in the abdomen and scopes and tools are inserted and the surgeon uses a camera to cut the uterus out and remove it. Unfortunately, in this surgery, the surgeon was unable to separate the uterus because of scar tissue and fibroids causing a significant size increase, so it became an open abdomen hysterectomy.

The C-section was a little more exciting because, of course, there was a baby involved! It was a planned C-section and the mother and baby boy were both fine. It was basically the exact same in real life as you see on TV, a lot more blood, but that is basically the only difference. It was exciting to get to be a part of that special day for that family.

until next time =)
bre knapic