so what does a crime scene technology student do when she's playing hooky from work?
She goes to an autopsy with her Biological evidence class, that's what she does. That's what I did this morning. I got to see an actual dead human autopsy performed today. Well I hope he was dead, cuz if he isn't he is now.
It was very neat to see where everything was and what it was attached to and see the actual organ not just pictures in books or on the computer. The smell was pretty bad but when the cutting and slicing is going on you tend to overlook it. We got to see a "linear skull fracture" which ended up killing the guy and we got to see bruising on the brain and the inside of the ribs. And the Dr. was really cool. He let us put on gowns and gloves and masks and handle the organs and right into the "splash zone". And the top of the skull actually does make a popping sound when it is taken off.
Oh and the coolest part. He took out the esophagus, the trachea, and the tongue in one swoop. It was really cool looking. It was this long tube and then this tongue attached at the end. It was almost a columbian neck tie but...not. Thought I would share the fun with ya'll. If I grossed anyone out I'm sorry but this is stuff I will have to do when I gradumatate.
SWEET! That's awesome bama, I saw one when I was in physiology in school, and it was hands down the coolest thing I've ever seen. Cause of death in our case was a penetrating wound to the lower spine that penetrated the stomach.
we were hoping for a decomp but we came a day too late. He was sitting in the freezer after his autopsy and his feet were all blue and green.
What would have been really funny would be if someone hid in one of the body bags and sat up and screamed when the tours come in. I would laugh so hard.
Yes, Dan is a big sissy when it comes to blood and guts.
I've worked in OR rooms back in the early 90's and I have to say you're right when you mention how amazing (not using cool in this instance, but I agree) it all is.
I can say I've seen some serious, mortal injuries and illnesses and I've heared the slight noise a piece of skull makes when you remove it. I've also had the pleasure of holding a leg attached to an artificial hip while being hammered (yep, they use a real live hammer and blunt force) into place.
I can say one of the worst cases I've seen was a man, was drunk with one of his buddies and they put gasoline in a karosene heater and lit it....needless to say they ended that party with a bang! The buddy died at the scene and the patient that made it through had a total of 5 skin graft surgeries and was in a chemical induced coma. The smell of burning flesh is very unique..nothing quite like it. Anyway, this guy, his last trip into the OR lost over 10 pints of blood (all over the OR suite...EVERYWHERE). The doc came out and she was soaked to the skin with blood and there were literally clots of pooled blood all over to clean up. The scent of iron filled that whole room. He didn't make it...the bleeding was too severe. He was 90% buned with over 70% 4th degree burns. "I see dumb people".
so ya, hey, that's great you had a good time. I'd like to see someone pop out of a body bag too...lol. Another great one would be to see an amputated leg or arm move. lol!
Bama, have you given up on the search for a school up here in New England? Have you looked into Hesser? In Manchester, NH I know they have both an Associates and Bachelors, but not sure about forensics. I'd be surprised if they didn't.
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My sister works as a surgical tech in a local hosp. She's the one who preps the room & hands the doc the instruments. She's got some pretty gory stories.
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bama wrote: so what does a crime scene technology student do when she's playing hooky from work?
She goes to an autopsy with her Biological evidence class, that's what she does. That's what I did this morning. I got to see an actual dead human autopsy performed today. Well I hope he was dead, cuz if he isn't he is now.
It was very neat to see where everything was and what it was attached to and see the actual organ not just pictures in books or on the computer. The smell was pretty bad but when the cutting and slicing is going on you tend to overlook it. We got to see a "linear skull fracture" which ended up killing the guy and we got to see bruising on the brain and the inside of the ribs. And the Dr. was really cool. He let us put on gowns and gloves and masks and handle the organs and right into the "splash zone". And the top of the skull actually does make a popping sound when it is taken off.
Oh and the coolest part. He took out the esophagus, the trachea, and the tongue in one swoop. It was really cool looking. It was this long tube and then this tongue attached at the end. It was almost a columbian neck tie but...not. Thought I would share the fun with ya'll. If I grossed anyone out I'm sorry but this is stuff I will have to do when I gradumatate.
Long time ago I shot photos of autopsies for a manual. It is fascinating. The design and intricacy of the body is amazing. How most of us actually survive as long as we do is a mystery.
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have to agree with chelly on the flesh thing, it's something you'll never forget.
not all are bad, some are hilarious. had one girl come into the er in a wheelchair with her right foot hurting. after being checked out and finding it was broken, a cast was put on. noone thought to ask how she broke it until i did as she was leaving. her answer... I kicked my damn dog! this had everyone rolling.lets put it this way, the dog was a large lab and i guarantee she wont kick it again.
goinloco1 wrote: I kicked my damn dog! this had everyone rolling.lets put it this way, the dog was a large lab and i guarantee she wont kick it again.
Now this statement would have made me have the ASPCA called on her for the simple fact that if someone kicked a dog hard enough to break a foot, then what, can you imagine, happened/happens to that dog on a daily basis?!
I say Bravo for the broken foot and I hope it aches every time that b*tch moves!
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Chelly02 wrote: goinloco1 wrote: I kicked my damn dog! this had everyone rolling.lets put it this way, the dog was a large lab and i guarantee she wont kick it again.
Now this statement would have made me have the ASPCA called on her for the simple fact that if someone kicked a dog hard enough to break a foot, then what, can you imagine, happened/happens to that dog on a daily basis?!
I say Bravo for the broken foot and I hope it aches every time that b*tch moves!
Chelly02 wrote: goinloco1 wrote: I kicked my damn dog! this had everyone rolling.lets put it this way, the dog was a large lab and i guarantee she wont kick it again.
Now this statement would have made me have the ASPCA called on her for the simple fact that if someone kicked a dog hard enough to break a foot, then what, can you imagine, happened/happens to that dog on a daily basis?!
I say Bravo for the broken foot and I hope it aches every time that b*tch moves!I just read this, and not trying 2 get angry, but getting there............
