@Twitter Please Pass the Scalpel

Last year, Twitter found its way into the operating room, to the shock and delight of many followers. It’s an interesting scenario to picture: Doctors and nurses in scrubs and surgical masks. Some operating on the patient, others assisting or watching attentively. And then there’s one, in the corner, typing away in 140-character increments.

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An intriguing use of Twitter, it’s also an innovative way to alleviate fear of the unknown, educating individuals on various procedures by sharing what happens behind closed doors. The medical team can answer questions in real-time, making a great teaching tool for medical students and the general public.

Here’s a look at how surgeons walked medical students (and curious onlookers) through a double-knee replacement surgery, via Twitter last year.

Do you think tweeting belongs in the operating room?

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