Curious question involving surgeons

[pepocho]

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[Shjanzey]

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[Catalystik]

Increased salt intake.

 

[Womb Raider]

They do bladder training during residency

Classic, +

They don't drink a lot of fluids before surgery would be my #1 guess...

 

[mcloaf]

Autocatheterization.

 

[Gauss44]

Out of curiosity, I was wondering how do surgeons hold in their bladder so well? I can't even go 90 minutes without needing to pee!

As an experiment do two things:

1. Try going out with your friends to a bar or drinking party on an empty stomach, and notice how frequently you use the bathroom.

2. Eat a bunch of food, primarily breads (pizza, sub sandwiches) before going out to a bar or drinking party with friends, and notice how often you use the bathroom.

If all else fails, there's Depends. The MCAT favorite: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=1001844&highlight=adult+diaper

 

[joonage]

not only are catheters used for the patients, but they're also used for the surgeons as well!

 

[GoPelicans]

I always just assumed they wore diapers during surgery to be safe 😛

 

[KinesiologyNerd]

You know that nasal spray for kids who wet the bed?

 

[linebacker57]

Kidney stones are a badge of honor for surgeons apparently. A trauma surgeon I work with says she doesn't know one attending trauma surgeon who hasn't had a kidney stone, from being dehydrated and not peeing. Which is another point. Your intake during surgery is 0. Also, if you are the attending, you can always duck out during a non-critical point in the surgery.
TL;DR: there is time to pee

 

[armybound]

Kidney stones are a badge of honor for surgeons apparently. A trauma surgeon I work with says she doesn't know one attending trauma surgeon who hasn't had a kidney stone, from being dehydrated and not peeing. Which is another point. Your intake during surgery is 0. Also, if you are the attending, you can always duck out during a non-critical point in the surgery.
TL;DR: there is time to pee

2 of my urology co-residents had kidney stones recently.

As far as how we control it, I always try to pee before any lengthy procedure. You also don't really focus on your bladder when you're busy trying to operate and concentrate on the case.

But there is an aspect of decreased fluid intake. I don't drink my normal coffee and then chug a bottle of water if I know I'm going to be in a long case.

 

[mimelim]

In case you are looking for a serious answer...

1) You can go for extended periods without urinating. You sleep and don't need to urinate for 5+ hours.
2) Most cases are short. Every field has its long, 8+ hour cases, but they are rarely the norm.
3) Go to the bathroom before the case.
4) Long cases, scrub out and pee.
5) Don't drink water or diuretics prior to cases.

 

[chillaxbro]

Why do you think there are so many nurses in the operating room? 😎

 

[Buzz Me]

You get used to it. I've held it for 14-18 hour cases without problems.