The First Brain Surgeon

The video discusses the evolution of brain surgery, highlighting the high mortality rates in the past and the significant contributions of Dr. Harvey Cushing. Cushing's innovations, such as using a clip to control blood flow and adapting a pneumatic cuff as a tourniquet, drastically reduced surgical deaths from 70% to 10%. His dedication and systematic approach laid the foundation for modern brain surgery.

What was the main challenge in brain surgery before Dr. Cushing's innovations?

• Excessive blood loss

• Inadequate surgical tools

• Infection control

• Lack of anesthesia

Where did Dr. Harvey Cushing start his medical career?

• Stanford University

• Johns Hopkins University

• Harvard Medical School

• Yale University

How many brains did Dr. Cushing collect and preserve during his lifetime?

• Over 500

• Over 1000

• Over 1500

• Over 2000

What tool did Dr. Cushing adapt to reduce blood flow to the brain during surgery?

• A thermometer

• A pneumatic cuff

• A stethoscope

• A surgical scalpel

What was the impact of Dr. Cushing's systematic approach on operating deaths?

• Reduced to 10%

• Reduced to 50%

• Increased to 80%

• Eliminated completely