gravitysurfer 0 #1 August 1, 2008 Incredible stuff. During the procedure Mather-Licht, was heavily sedated but remained conscious so Cohen could talk to him while mapping the brain's sensors. Once Mather-Licht's skull cap -- a large chunk of bone from his head -- was removed, he remained alert even though his brain was fully exposed. CNN article Reminds me a bit of this scene in the movie Hannibal though. aloha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #2 August 1, 2008 Quote Incredible stuff. During the procedure Mather-Licht, was heavily sedated but remained conscious so Cohen could talk to him while mapping the brain's sensors. Once Mather-Licht's skull cap -- a large chunk of bone from his head -- was removed, he remained alert even though his brain was fully exposed. CNN article Reminds me a bit of this scene in the movie Hannibal though. I cant believe this is making the news. s. MOST brain suregeries are done with the patient awake. This is no more news than traffic every morning on the freeway.7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurfer 0 #3 August 1, 2008 I cant believe this is making the news. s. MOST brain suregeries are done with the patient awake. This is no more news than traffic every morning on the freeway. Wow, I never knew that. Learn something new everyday I guess. I see that there's even certain advantages to it. http://www.mayoclinic.org/awake-brain-surgery/ aloha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
