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12 MEDICAL INACCURACIES IN FAMOUS MOVIE SCENES. AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST’S ANALYSIS

The Anesthesia Consultant

Then he injects her IV with a syringe of adrenaline, and leaves the vital signs monitor on. The vital signs monitor shows her heart rate suddenly change to zero as she dies. The vital signs monitor continues to emit a soft high-pitched tone, but there’s no one else around to hear it. You can relax.

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ANESTHESIA IN OUTER SPACE 

The Anesthesia Consultant

Astronauts will be trained in the insertion of IV cannulae, and the sampling of blood for diagnostic tests. Medical checklists will aim to ensure patient safety and help the astronauts gain familiarity with medical equipment and drugs. Storage of prepackaged intravenous fluids can occupy a large volume of precious cargo space.