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Bosno t1_j1z2m19 wrote

Reply to comment by ryanveilleux1 in How do shifts work on really long medical operations? by TerjiD

Surgeons take short breaks too. During non critical points in the surgery, the surgeon might step out while the resident continues.

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gu_doc t1_j1zgp88 wrote

Or just straight up take a break and there’s a pause in surgery. The surgeon needs nourishment and a mental break to do their best surgery and make good decisions. I have seen (and participated in) breaks of 10-15 minutes to go to the bathroom, eat, and let your brain rest a little while the patient is on the table with nobody working

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