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Gallows Humor in Medicine, on TV and in Real Life

Gallows Humor in Medicine, on TV and in Real Life

The surgeons are waiting in the ambulance bay. An ambulance screeches to a halt in front of them. A paramedic jumps out, and breathlessly gives report: “Speedboat accident! Nineteen year old female. Lost vitals twice but BP’s holding in the low 80’s. Both arms amputated