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Grey's Greyless Anatomy?
We've all heard reports of someone -- usually children -- surviving despite being under water for 10 to 20 minutes in cold water. When someone experiences near drowning in cold water, brain metabolism does slow down, which is why people have survived such instances with no brain damage.
But by my estimate, Meredith must have been underwater for an hour or more during last night's Grey's chaos.
Let's just call it what it is -- pure entertainment with reckless abandon of medical accuracy. It made for great drama as long as we realize that's exactly what it is.
As a medical professional I have to take off my doctor's hat and just sit back and enjoy. Since I doubt they're going to change the name of the show to "Greyless Anatomy," Meredith will come through just fine.
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But by my estimate, Meredith must have been underwater for an hour or more during last night's Grey's chaos.
Let's just call it what it is -- pure entertainment with reckless abandon of medical accuracy. It made for great drama as long as we realize that's exactly what it is.
As a medical professional I have to take off my doctor's hat and just sit back and enjoy. Since I doubt they're going to change the name of the show to "Greyless Anatomy," Meredith will come through just fine.
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