National Without A Scalpel Day
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Where is National Without A Scalpel Day celebrated?
National Without A Scalpel Day is celebrated annually in the United States.
Who is National Without A Scalpel Day celebrated by?
National Without A Scalpel Day is celebrated by medical experts, researchers, and people who have benefited from the scalpel-less procedure.
When did National Without A Scalpel Day first start?
National Without A Scalpel Day was first celebrated on January 16, 2015.
Who started National Without A Scalpel Day?
The Interventional Initiative started the National Without A Scalpel Day to raise awareness about a new effective procedure that doesn’t leave lifelong scars.
History And Timeline
Scalpels have been part of medical history for centuries. Before proper scalpels were invented, surgery was performed with sharp tools such as shark teeth, bamboo shoots, and fingernails. Over the years this medical instrument has undergone many changes, ancient scalpels were made with silver and bronze while modern scalpels are made of stainless steel.
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Hippocrates Surgical Knife
Hippocrates, the father of medicine first proposed the idea of the scalpel tool which he compared to the sword to operate on the patients.
400 BCScallepellus
In Rome Celcus and Gelan were known to use sword-like cutting instruments to repair tendons, incisions and they named the tool 'scallepellus'.
First CESurgical Scalpels
Morgan Parker patented the two-piece scalpel design and Bard-Parker developed the method of cold sterilization to prevent the blade from becoming dull.
1915First Angioplasty
Dr. Charles Dotter performed the first-ever surgery without the scalpel using imaging techniques to treat the artery without amputating the leg of the patient.
1964National Without A Scalpel Day
On January 16, 2015, Interventional Initiative created the National Without A Scalpel Day to raise awareness about revolutionary MIIP in medical procedures.
January 16, 2015Traditions And Customs
Traditionally surgeries were performed with scalpels. During the surgeries sometimes body parts were amputated because of infections. The cuts and wounds used to take lots of time to heal. The injuries caused by a scalpel can be fatal. In 2001, 7-8 % of people got scalpel injuries.
The MIIP has a revolutionary impact, with no long surgery, amputated body, cuts, stitches, and infections. In recent times because of awareness spread by observing National Without A Scalpel Day many people are now opting for this safer option.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Without A Scalpel Day
Educate your family members and friends about the scalpel-less procedure that can save them from big wounds and stitches that take a really long time to heal.
Sometimes scalpels can lead to infections in the injured body part. Spread awareness about the day and the features of the surgery that is relatively safe and easy to recover from.
Donate to the medical organizations.
Facts And Stats
- Interventional Initiative has produced a documentary series called ‘Without A Scalpel’ on the occasion of National Without A Scalpel Day to raise awareness.
- It is not an official holiday, though it is regarded as an important day.
- Dr. Charles Dotter who gets the credit of this day performed the surgery by opening blood vessels using dilating catheters, hence the process known as ‘Dottering’.
How can we observe National Without A Scalpel Day?
Observe National Without A Scalpel Day by reading about the history of the scalpel and raising awareness about the cut-free procedure.
What is the significance of National Without A Scalpel Day?
The day celebrates the medical advancement when surgery without a major cut and stitches was performed with the help of MIIP.
How do I prepare for a no-scalpel treatment?
No-Scalpel treatments are cut free and no major wounds and stitches are required in the process. However, always consult your doctor and share your medical history to avoid any sort of risk or infection.
How long does it take to recover from a no-scalpel treatment?
Usually it takes two days to a week for a full recovery. It also depends upon the patient’s health (weak immune system, obesity, low hemoglobin).
What is the history and origin of National Without A Scalpel Day?
On this date in 1964, Dr. Charless performed the first angioplasty surgery without using a scalpel to cut the leg using MIIP creating medical history.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Thursday, January 16, 2020
- Saturday, January 16, 2021
- Sunday, January 16, 2022
- Monday, January 16, 2023
- Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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