Dr. Frankenstein, I presume? Lobotomies, bloodletting, excruciating surgeries and other primitive medical practices
Let's go back to 1811, an era before anesthesia, a time when English author Fanny Burney lies on a mattress awaiting a mastectomy.
October 31, 2006
I'm lying on a clear plastic inflatable mattress, staring up at a mirrored ceiling; there are 24 of us, lying in rows of four. We have surrendered our coats, our shoes, and our bags. This is not a kinky sex game, nor are we going to have our feet massaged.... more...
Bedding experts point out that we spend a third of our lives in bed -- four months a year -- so our mattresses better be comfortable with proper support.
Here’s a snapshot of emergency calls during the week of Nov. 24-Dec. 1, as reported by Metro Richmond fire departments. RICHMOND Fire Calls: 146 Emergency Medical Calls: 325 EMS: Cardiac arrest (5), chest pain (36), breathing problems (123), shootings (2), stabbings (5), unconsciousness (64). Significant Events: Fire: 3421 Chalfont Drive. Mattress fire; under investigation.
