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Fri Feb 2 21:58:05 GMT 2007

Actually I find the trocar quite useful as a stylet to place the chest
tube AFTER you pop in with the clamp -- back the point into the tube so
nothing sharp sticks out and it makes it very easy to aim the tip of an
otherwise floppy tube.

I've also used it to threaten residents during the chest tube insertion
:-)

William J. Bromberg, MD, FACS
Chair, EAST Practice Management Guidelines Committee
Savannah Surgical Group
912 350-7412

>>> Mathias Kalkum <listen at doc-kalkum.de> 02/02/07 3:11 PM >>>
OK, here is mine:
> 1.    Holistic Hofmeyr Hanger (NEW)
> 2.    Tomato plant posting device
> 3.    Skewer for shiskabobing meat and other cooked  items.  
> 4.    Protective device to ward off burglars (hide  under the
mattress)
> 5.    Pointer for a slide presentation
>  
> Everyone can add their own favorite use

6. makes a good rake for scratching your backside

Mathias
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