Random Tough Question

[saildawg]

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I was wondering what the official term of the reflective disk that docotrs wear on their heads. I know it is not worn in present day, but I think they used to in the past. Thanks for any help

 

[Wednesday]

I was wondering what the official term of the reflective disk that docotrs wear on their heads. I know it is not worn in present day, but I think they used to in the past. Thanks for any help

I don't know what they're called but ENTs still wear them. Funny looking thing.

 

[junathon]

I don't know what they're called but ENTs still wear them. Funny looking thing.

Damn! That's the whole reason I wanted to be a doctor!! Time to rethink 😀

 

[callalily]

doctor's mirror ? head mirror? 😕

 

[Jason110]

doctor's mirror ? head mirror? 😕

They are called head mirrors. They were used to provide light to instruments prior to the prominence of electricity (i.e., they focused the ambient light to a specific point). They helped lighting for surgeries, etc.

Here are some pictures:

I don't know why you would want one, but... The last two are available for about $5 (as of right now) on eBay. Just search for 'medical head mirror'.

Ciao.

Jason

 

[Medikit]

Get one for everyone in residency and show up for the first day wearing one.