So what happens when they're not made out of binder? Well, you learn a new word:
A 23-year-old male from the Dominican Republic spent five days in hospital suffering from an attack of priapism while doctors battled in vain to encourage his hideously empurpled member to succumb to deflatory treatment. ....Those TV ads that say seek medical attention if your (ahem) lasts longer than four hours? How about six days? Boy, howdy.
"A young patient was admitted a few days ago with a priapic problem. We carried out the usual treatments to encourage the penis to soften, but didn't manage to obtain the desired result."
The Reg has - as you would expect - the finest dry snark.
I expect that if I watched Doctor shows of the TV, I'd know that word.
2 comments:
Priapism is generally a sign of a spinal injury. Well, that's what it USED to be, pre dicker picker uppers.
In 30 years in EMS, I think I've seen one incidence of it.
The erectile dysfunction drug induced kind is supposed to be incredibly painful.
Did you know that Viagra was originally intended to treat cardiac related chest pain?
It failed at that, but then doctors noticed that it had, ahem, side effects.
Which is why if you're over about 40 and we're treating you for chest pain we have to ask if you use any of those drugs. If you are and we give you Nitroglycerin, we'll likely kill you.
Heck, it's a very popular car around here too, the eco-friendly Priapus!
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