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(Message started by: Frank_W on Aug 10th, 2005, 10:27am)
Title: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 10th, 2005, 10:27am
In honor of the movie, "Pi"*

http://i.timeinc.net/toh/images/buyersguide/bg199903_drill4.jpg

1. Affix proper drill diameter and length. 3/8" x 5" should be sufficient.

2. Set clutch to appropriate setting. The "drill" setting ensures that you won't run out of power at the critical moment, just before punching through the skull.

3. Set drill setting to "forward."

4. Use the trigger-lock to avoid releasing the trigger at critical moments, and also to avoid slippage due to spattering body fluids.

5. Rubber grip is also blood absorbent. An added plus!

6. 12V battery for extra power. Also available in 14 and 16V!

7. Battery casing is impact-resistant, for obvious reasons...

8. Easily depressed trigger makes for easier drilling, when trying to pressure through tough skull and epidural membranes!

9. Non-slip chuck ensures that maximum power is delivered to the surface being drilled!




*this is meant only as humor, boys and girls. Please do NOT try this at home!
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by vig on Aug 10th, 2005, 10:30am
long hair will probably get caught in the drill.
get your hair cut first.
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 10th, 2005, 10:32am
Yes. Like this:
http://www.lisawhiteman.com/pictures/weblog2/shaved.jpg
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Donna_D. on Aug 10th, 2005, 11:00am

on 08/10/05 at 10:27:25, Frank_W wrote:
9. Non-slip Chuck ensures that maximum power is delivered to the surface being drilled!


Sometimes the jokes just write themselves.....


DD
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 10th, 2005, 11:19am
LMAO, Donna!  [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by rextangle on Aug 10th, 2005, 2:04pm
http://www.ub.uni-duesseldorf.de/ausstellungen/aus98_05_a.gif

Hmm... just did it, but I think it may be a trigger for me :-/
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Kirk on Aug 10th, 2005, 2:11pm
Has Ali heard about this one yet?
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 10th, 2005, 2:19pm
I don't know. Think we can convince him to try it out on himself? LOL
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Jasmyn on Aug 10th, 2005, 2:24pm
Frank it is critical to remember that most of your medication indicates that it is not advisable to operate heavy machinery or equipment! ;;D
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 10th, 2005, 2:38pm
Gunning the trigger: "ZZZzzzzzzzz!! zzZZZZZzzzzz!!!"

*scary helter skelter grin*  ;;D [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by brainfreeze on Aug 10th, 2005, 2:40pm
I've steered clear of guns and sharp objects but power drills are worth considering. ;;D
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by floridian on Aug 10th, 2005, 2:48pm
A fairly humorous account of trepanation included in this essay:

http://www.med-owl.com/health/Headache_Hunt.html
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 10th, 2005, 2:52pm

on 08/10/05 at 14:48:50, floridian wrote:
A fairly humorous account of trepanation included in this essay:

http://www.med-owl.com/health/Headache_Hunt.html


ROFL!! I love that essay...  [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by clarence on Aug 10th, 2005, 3:52pm
I found this abstract to a medical article when searching for self-trephination:


Quote:
Self-trephination of the skull with an electric power drill.

Wadley JP, Smith GT, Shieff C.

Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.

There is extensive archaeological evidence of the practice of trephination of the skull in many ancient cultures in different parts of the world. We report a case of self-trephination of the skull by a patient using an electrical power drill subsequently requiring neurosurgical intervention.



Please please please tell me that people don't really do this!  Like the chick in the article, please tell me that was not real.

Casey
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by floridian on Aug 10th, 2005, 4:32pm
I don't know how much of the essay is real and how much might be realistic embellishment; I'm afraid to ask Michael, the guy who wrote it.  I kinda think the ambiguity makes it better - makes one question and think.  But there really are people that do that stuff - but not many. And is it really that far removed from body piercing??
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Linda_Howell on Aug 10th, 2005, 5:30pm



  This might explain some of that article also:


Quote:
I met with her at a streetside coffee shop in downtown Toronto, Canada.


Canadian are a fierce breed.  lmao


Linda
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Charlie on Aug 10th, 2005, 9:07pm
http://subscribe.smileygenerator.us/new/albums//envy.gif

OUCH

Charlie
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Jasmyn on Aug 11th, 2005, 12:29am
Touchè Charlie [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by burnt-toast on Aug 11th, 2005, 2:02am
May be on to something here.

Take it along on your next neuro visit.  When the neuro asks if its something you're considering say, yes - thought if I used it on you a couple of times you would get a better understand of my pain and get cracking on some better treatments.  [smiley=laugh.gif] ;)

Tom  
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by AussieBrian on Aug 11th, 2005, 2:34am
Long before I knew it was CH, I was watching some documentary about an ancient civilization and one percent of the adults, mostly men, had holes drilled in thesides of their heads.  "Of course, we don't know why."

All I could think was "I know. I know.  They had what I've got!"
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by don on Aug 11th, 2005, 6:02am
Wonder if my insurance will cover an extended warranty at Sears?
Title: Re: Auto-Trepanation DIY Kit!
Post by Frank_W on Aug 11th, 2005, 7:20am

on 08/11/05 at 02:34:58, AussieBrian wrote:
Long before I knew it was CH, I was watching some documentary about an ancient civilization and one percent of the adults, mostly men, had holes drilled in thesides of their heads.  "Of course, we don't know why."

All I could think was "I know. I know.  They had what I've got!"


OMG... I watched a similar documentary and thought the exact same thing, Brian! It would be funny if it weren't so damn painful.

"It only hurts when I don't laugh, Doc."

-Frank


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