Weightless surgery http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/5383764.stm Performed over a number of 20 second bursts of weightlessness in the "vomit comet". Presumably the operatee is going to be on a local rather than general anaesthetic. I suppose it's the sort of thing that needs to be practiced at some point, but surely there's a better way to simulate outer-space operating conditions than 20 second bursts of it? I don't quite understand how it's going to help in earthquake situations either, since I think there's generally a normal amount of gravity during and after those.

I think they did this on the Biggest Loser show a season or two ago. Thanks for the info.

Originally posted by meridianday Weightless surgery http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/5383764.stm Performed over a number of 20 second bursts of weightlessness in the "vomit comet". Presumably the operatee is going to be on a local rather than general anaesthetic. I suppose it's the sort of thing that needs to be practiced at some point, but surely there's a better way to simulate outer-space operating conditions than 20 second bursts of it? I don't quite understand how it's going to help in earthquake situations either, since I think there's generally a normal amount of gravity during and after those.

Saw that on the news. I think that's the only way to simulate zero gravity and if they could do that any other way, then they would use it. Oh by the way, it's not outer-space but within the Van Ellen belt where the space tourists go up and see the remains of

So are you saying that they wind up with a part of Red Impulse on them??? How gross!!! muwawawawawa

No but they do get to buy the Red Impulse/Colonel Cronos dols though.

L'esprit d'aviation.

Eh?

The Spirit of Aviation....? The Soul of Flight?

Crazy things are going on these days...

I'll agree with that!

Me three

Originally posted by gatch72 Crazy things are going on these days...

Maybe we have enterred the Crazy 00s decade. I always say that since the turn of the century and mlliennium, everything has starting to fall apart, except my trousers. Thank god for belts.

but the trousers falling apart could be a good thing sorry guess i need to stay in the rubber room!

If it works, then maybe they will be able to perform surgerys that will be alot safer....Just a thought..

That's what they said in the news interview and if they go to Mars (that's the planet and not the chocolate bar) then the surgeons could use a robot surgeon to do anything like that on the journey.

Originally posted by gatchgirl but the trousers falling apart could be a good thing sorry guess i need to stay in the rubber room!

hy do you want my trousers to fall down?

I could tell you but then I'd have to shoot you

If ya feel like it why not!!! Man I'm going crazy on the internet, must be the strain from work.

Uhhhhhhhh...Is this discussion headed for the rubber room?????

Only if it positively must

I don't think I'm in that orinary of a mood, just being a bit playful!

I hope the rubber room is bigger enough for al these threads.

Originally posted by gatchgirl So are you saying that they wind up with a part of Red Impulse on them??? How gross!!! muwawawawawa

Just why oh why do I tend to focus on comments like that .... I should stop skim reading, honestly ..... SJ

Originally posted by Metaliant That's what they said in the news interview and if they go to Mars (that's the planet and not the chocolate bar)

MMmmm...Mars bars....Yummmm....

Originally posted by Metaliantthen the surgeons could use a robot surgeon to do anything like that on the journey.

As long as Kramer isn't aboard with his Junior Mints!

Originally posted by Cep I could tell you but then I'd have to shoot you

"You can try but with all this wind, the bullets may come back to you and as for the Rubber Room, well I think it's that way." Makes sure trousers were the right trousers, before exiting thread and into the Rubber Room.

Originally posted by Metaliant Makes sure trousers were the right trousers, before exiting thread and into the Rubber Room.

And once in the Rubber Room, the Swannies remove all trousers from said Eagle...

I may sugerglue my trousers to me next time, so you lot can't take them off.

Ah, is it not the case that simple soapy water removes the effects of superglue from skin? Doesn't sound like good protection to me.

Originally posted by Metaliant I may sugerglue my trousers to me next time, so you lot can't take them off.

Ummmm.... wouldn't that hurt? I'd HATE for a smexy Eagle such as yourself to damage that delicate area, Met.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by Metaliant I may sugerglue my trousers to me next time, so you lot can't take them off.

Ummmm.... wouldn't that hurt? I'd HATE for a smexy Eagle such as yourself to damage that delicate area, Met.

Ah, I would obvisouly would wear boxer shorts and THEN superglue the trousers to my legs, but not on that particular area, make sure I can still use the zip for doing No1s and cut a hole in the rear, so I can No 2s.