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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Cellphone Lights Enable Operation To Proceed In Blackout

Posted by Rocco Augusto in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 02:04 PM

http://www.switched.com/2007/07/30/cell-phones-illuminate-emergency-surgery/

"Hearing that a cellphone saved someone's life isn't exactly surprising these days, but it was the manner in which a bundle of handsets enabled doctors to continue on in a recent operation that differentiated this one from the rest. Reportedly, the backup generators at the Policlinico Juan D. Peron hospital in Argentina failed to activate after the power went out whilst an appendix surgery was ongoing, but rather than panicking, a family member gathered up a number of phones in order to provide enough light for the surgeons and anesthetists to keep on keepin' on. According to the hospital director, the operation went on without proper lighting for no more than 20 minutes, but thanks to the beaming LCDs, the fellow under the knife came through just fine."



This is one of those stories that can only be described as incredible. To think, only a couple nights ago I was beaming with pride over impressing my fiancee by using the light of my Samsung Blackjack to find her ring which she dropped outside at night. Now, I feel slightly foolish! While I'm sure I shouldn't have to say this, especially to our fine readers, this is one of those things that I have always wanted to say and never had the chance too — "Don't try this at home!"

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  • Source: Engadget Mobile


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