DO Fidget spinner on surgery rotation?

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Hey guys.

So I'm two months into third year and I will be going into surgery rotation next week. I am wondering what the consensus is on comfort devices such as fidget spinners or fidget cubes during rotations. To start, I am not trying to honor any rotation outside of psych. And I don't get the impression that the demands of my psych rotation will be enough that I will need my spinner, so if using my spinner is the difference between passing or honoring that still may be worth it to me. Mainly I am getting nervous as surgery rotation nears so I am just wondering what thoughts are regarding possibly using a fidget spinner during the rotation. I basically use it while studying at home and even when hanging out with my friend. The one I predominantly use is significantly smaller than the ones you see at the gas stations and walmart etc (only has 2 'points' instead of the usual 3) so I don't think that it's particularly 'in your face' or anything. My first rotation was family medicine and I was able to use my spinner while taking the shelf because I have test accommodations so I'm in a separate room when I test. I did not try to use it during the rotation except when I was alone however there were definitely times when I would've liked to, part of the reason I am asking. During the test I found that it helped a lot with speed of recall and just overall not panicking specifically when I am sleep deprived which i imagine will be a daily thing on surgery. So I guess my question is if using my spinner would be reasonable perhaps just while pre-rounding or presenting patients (obv. not while scrubbed in unless there is a way to sterilize it)? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
 
thro-awaybaby said:
Hey guys.

So I'm two months into third year and I will be going into surgery rotation next week. I am wondering what the consensus is on comfort devices such as fidget spinners or fidget cubes during rotations. To start, I am not trying to honor any rotation outside of psych. And I don't get the impression that the demands of my psych rotation will be enough that I will need my spinner, so if using my spinner is the difference between passing or honoring that still may be worth it to me. Mainly I am getting nervous as surgery rotation nears so I am just wondering what thoughts are regarding possibly using a fidget spinner during the rotation. I basically use it while studying at home and even when hanging out with my friend. The one I predominantly use is significantly smaller than the ones you see at the gas stations and walmart etc (only has 2 'points' instead of the usual 3) so I don't think that it's particularly 'in your face' or anything. My first rotation was family medicine and I was able to use my spinner while taking the shelf because I have test accommodations so I'm in a separate room when I test. I did not try to use it during the rotation except when I was alone however there were definitely times when I would've liked to, part of the reason I am asking. During the test I found that it helped a lot with speed of recall and just overall not panicking specifically when I am sleep deprived which i imagine will be a daily thing on surgery. So I guess my question is if using my spinner would be reasonable perhaps just while pre-rounding or presenting patients (obv. not while scrubbed in unless there is a way to sterilize it)? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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No
 
Absolutely not- so unprofessional and immature to be using it while at work.


thro-awaybaby said:
Hey guys.

So I'm two months into third year and I will be going into surgery rotation next week. I am wondering what the consensus is on comfort devices such as fidget spinners or fidget cubes during rotations. To start, I am not trying to honor any rotation outside of psych. And I don't get the impression that the demands of my psych rotation will be enough that I will need my spinner, so if using my spinner is the difference between passing or honoring that still may be worth it to me. Mainly I am getting nervous as surgery rotation nears so I am just wondering what thoughts are regarding possibly using a fidget spinner during the rotation. I basically use it while studying at home and even when hanging out with my friend. The one I predominantly use is significantly smaller than the ones you see at the gas stations and walmart etc (only has 2 'points' instead of the usual 3) so I don't think that it's particularly 'in your face' or anything. My first rotation was family medicine and I was able to use my spinner while taking the shelf because I have test accommodations so I'm in a separate room when I test. I did not try to use it during the rotation except when I was alone however there were definitely times when I would've liked to, part of the reason I am asking. During the test I found that it helped a lot with speed of recall and just overall not panicking specifically when I am sleep deprived which i imagine will be a daily thing on surgery. So I guess my question is if using my spinner would be reasonable perhaps just while pre-rounding or presenting patients (obv. not while scrubbed in unless there is a way to sterilize it)? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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thro-awaybaby said:
Hey guys.

So I'm two months into third year and I will be going into surgery rotation next week. I am wondering what the consensus is on comfort devices such as fidget spinners or fidget cubes during rotations. To start, I am not trying to honor any rotation outside of psych. And I don't get the impression that the demands of my psych rotation will be enough that I will need my spinner, so if using my spinner is the difference between passing or honoring that still may be worth it to me. Mainly I am getting nervous as surgery rotation nears so I am just wondering what thoughts are regarding possibly using a fidget spinner during the rotation. I basically use it while studying at home and even when hanging out with my friend. The one I predominantly use is significantly smaller than the ones you see at the gas stations and walmart etc (only has 2 'points' instead of the usual 3) so I don't think that it's particularly 'in your face' or anything. My first rotation was family medicine and I was able to use my spinner while taking the shelf because I have test accommodations so I'm in a separate room when I test. I did not try to use it during the rotation except when I was alone however there were definitely times when I would've liked to, part of the reason I am asking. During the test I found that it helped a lot with speed of recall and just overall not panicking specifically when I am sleep deprived which i imagine will be a daily thing on surgery. So I guess my question is if using my spinner would be reasonable perhaps just while pre-rounding or presenting patients (obv. not while scrubbed in unless there is a way to sterilize it)? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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This isn't a good idea.
 
Ugh. Beginning to think I should've posted this in the DO forum instead. We're all going to be working together in the end anyway. i get the impression some of you are "old school" but the fact is spinning makes a big difference for a lot of people, me included.
 
thro-awaybaby said:
Hey guys.

So I'm two months into third year and I will be going into surgery rotation next week. I am wondering what the consensus is on comfort devices such as fidget spinners or fidget cubes during rotations. To start, I am not trying to honor any rotation outside of psych. And I don't get the impression that the demands of my psych rotation will be enough that I will need my spinner, so if using my spinner is the difference between passing or honoring that still may be worth it to me. Mainly I am getting nervous as surgery rotation nears so I am just wondering what thoughts are regarding possibly using a fidget spinner during the rotation. I basically use it while studying at home and even when hanging out with my friend. The one I predominantly use is significantly smaller than the ones you see at the gas stations and walmart etc (only has 2 'points' instead of the usual 3) so I don't think that it's particularly 'in your face' or anything. My first rotation was family medicine and I was able to use my spinner while taking the shelf because I have test accommodations so I'm in a separate room when I test. I did not try to use it during the rotation except when I was alone however there were definitely times when I would've liked to, part of the reason I am asking. During the test I found that it helped a lot with speed of recall and just overall not panicking specifically when I am sleep deprived which i imagine will be a daily thing on surgery. So I guess my question is if using my spinner would be reasonable perhaps just while pre-rounding or presenting patients (obv. not while scrubbed in unless there is a way to sterilize it)? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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This must be a joke, right? If you use a fidget spinner during any rotation, you automatically disqualify yourself from getting honors or high pass. Using a spinner seems like a great way to demonstrate you are not interested. You have to find a way to cope without toys, at least until you're an attending, then you can do whatever you want.
 
thro-awaybaby said:
Ugh. Beginning to think I should've posted this in the DO forum instead. We're all going to be working together in the end anyway. i get the impression some of you are "old school" but the fact is spinning makes a big difference for a lot of people, me included.
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I am a DO, and agree 100% with all the "No," "Hell No," and "Are you serious?"
 
The only place I've ever seen fidget spinners were in surgery resident lounges/work rooms.... and there were a lot of them there!
 
WingedOx said:
Emotional support dog or GTFO.
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Surgery%20dog.jpg
 
Look man, there are plenty of us that don't really feel like rotating on surgery one day, but if I reached the point that I needed to bring a toy into the OR to stay grounded, I would seek help from my friendly neighborhood mental health professional before going in there. There are much more effective options for coping with anxiety or hyperactivity.

Alternatively, at least 8/10 if this is a troll.


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As to your question, I vote heck no. There's a young nurse at the hospital that plays with one during my current rotation. Everyone mocks her behind her back.

If you must, learn to pen twirl like that bond villain in Goldeneye.
 
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