5 Questions with Neurosurgeon Dr. Brian Hoeflinger

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  • @doctorhoeflinger
    @doctorhoeflinger  21 день тому

    If you enjoyed this content, check out my free newsletter where I share insights and tips on health, fitness, the world of neurosurgery and medicine, and living a good life. My goal is to use my 25 years of experience as a full-time neurosurgeon to educate and inform and help you live a better life. Click the link on my channel if interested 🙂

  • @heyyoholl8194
    @heyyoholl8194 Рік тому +12513

    I would not want even the smartest person operating on me with them having not slept for 48 hours

    • @iLoveTheBamx
      @iLoveTheBamx Рік тому +339

      Yes! Exactly, this!!

    • @kroekadoke8212
      @kroekadoke8212 Рік тому +174

      Right. I just said nope let me bleed out

    • @ma-rl6ce
      @ma-rl6ce Рік тому +150

      @@kroekadoke8212 that's not the point. But causing damage that wasn't even there is messed up too

    • @breanna5763
      @breanna5763 Рік тому +271

      Thankfully the rules are changing to not allow shifts like that anymore (at least for some specialties)

    • @myphone-ph4hh
      @myphone-ph4hh Рік тому +11

      This

  • @voiceluckan
    @voiceluckan Рік тому +2918

    My mom is a nurse, she knew a surgeon at her hospital who died of exhaustion, the man was very tired after a long surgery, he went to take a seat on one of the benches in the hallway and didn’t stand up from there ever again. It’s crazy how much physical and mental strain medical professionals endure.

    • @marvelous_bangtanie
      @marvelous_bangtanie Рік тому +98

      That's scary bruh

    • @kathryncarter6143
      @kathryncarter6143 Рік тому

      :(

    • @dmtrinar3863
      @dmtrinar3863 Рік тому +31

      Sad.

    • @AIIMS_IS_LYF
      @AIIMS_IS_LYF Рік тому +67

      I'm a 3rd year student doing mbbs . Thanks for the paranoia 😭

    • @voiceluckan
      @voiceluckan Рік тому +62

      @@marvelous_bangtanie I know, it’s as if his body knew to hang on until he was done with the surgery and then it just gave out. I’ve seen first hand with my own mom how hard the health industry can be on one’s body, which is probably why she was not supportive of me wanting to pursue a path as a doctor as well, so I ended up studying something else.

  • @JulietsView
    @JulietsView Рік тому +837

    How is everyone ignoring the fact this man has lost zero patients, he is a god send! Touched by a angel in the least that’s absolutely amazing

    • @jennywinter3025
      @jennywinter3025 Рік тому +56

      Don’t believe him

    • @swathithebagel
      @swathithebagel Рік тому +223

      I mean he said he never lost a patient DURING a surgery, they might’ve died afterward due to complications of the surgery bc the question didn’t ask that

    • @wafa6109
      @wafa6109 Рік тому +11

      ​@@swathithebagel then u clearly don't understand what operation is.

    • @philipheferrari1014
      @philipheferrari1014 Рік тому +84

      I am a doctor, its not really that common for patients to die during elective surgery, because the anesthesiologist is a doctor very good at keep you alive. He probably lose a lots of patients in post op or because of the pathology, but not during surgery

    • @jellybellyfun3288
      @jellybellyfun3288 Рік тому +3

      His own health doesn't matter????

  • @annagilleland2754
    @annagilleland2754 Рік тому +37

    We were thrown head first into the learning about neurosurgery when my 15 year old son collapsed in the shower. He had suffered a brain aneurysm in his frontal lobe. He was life flighted to our local children's hospital where they saved his life. They prepared us for all the possible outcomes. Luckily after a short stay in ICU, and 2 more weeks on the neuro floor, he walked out of the hospital with zero life changing side effects. He does still struggle with some emotional side effects of the trauma, but he's here! He's 19 now, and other than a 9 inch scar that you can barely see, there is nothing that would let you know we almost lost him. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you for what you do! It's an amazing field and it gave me my spunky middle child back!

    • @Als1822
      @Als1822 Рік тому +2

      I pray he remains healthy for life . best wishes

    • @cmoneman3025
      @cmoneman3025 Рік тому +1

      Oh, wishing you and your family all the best. Hope he has good physical and emotional health from here on out

    • @ValHeartNDHeartSuqquNoHeartPat
      @ValHeartNDHeartSuqquNoHeartPat 4 місяці тому

      That’s incredible god bless your family

    • @keres993
      @keres993 5 днів тому

      Thank you for sharing. Miracles like this keep me motivated ❤✝

  • @patientzero5685
    @patientzero5685 Рік тому +2565

    Truck drives are forced to rest but BRAIN SURGEONS are not? Yeah. We need consumer protections for patients.
    Edit: Yes, I believe that protections are also necessary for the well being of the doctors also.

    • @cynthiaugwokaegbe86
      @cynthiaugwokaegbe86 Рік тому +159

      For patients? What about the doctors?? Don't they need to be advocated for as well??

    • @ssnthyh3781
      @ssnthyh3781 Рік тому +92

      Instead of advocating for consumer protection for patients, hospitals should not overwork doctors in general lol. This way the welfare of both the patients and doctors are not compromised.

    • @BranTheRadBradFan
      @BranTheRadBradFan Рік тому +1

      @@cynthiaugwokaegbe86 not doctors

    • @nicks984
      @nicks984 Рік тому +32

      @@BranTheRadBradFan “not doctors” *doesn’t elaborate*

    • @Jujubean9795
      @Jujubean9795 Рік тому +8

      Yes, consumer protections for patient’s is what’s needed. Doctors will NEVER be protected in America. Lol

  • @nhando9814
    @nhando9814 Рік тому +1384

    They makes surgeon works like hell and expect them to be always at peak, but one fail and they blamed the surgeon

    • @itoo3654
      @itoo3654 Рік тому +2

      They should! One can't do anything optimally well, with a severe lack of restorative sleep.

    • @flaminmongrel6955
      @flaminmongrel6955 Рік тому +2

      if you can't do all that you're not made for this field, simple as that to your mediocre lifestyle this may be out of comprehension but to us it's pretty normal to not sleep for 2 or even 3 days.

    • @georgebrantley776
      @georgebrantley776 Рік тому +58

      ​@@flaminmongrel6955 Logic like yours is why there's only a few thousand neurosurgeons in the country. By allowing easier shifts, you could have 10000 of them and remove the need for long hours entirely, thereby making it possible in the first place to have 10000 people willing and able to become a neurosurgeon.

    • @sigmafx7176
      @sigmafx7176 Рік тому +12

      @@flaminmongrel6955 Stop the cap lil bro we don't not sleep for 2 or even 3 days tf

    • @tkraid2575
      @tkraid2575 Рік тому +9

      ​@@flaminmongrel6955 Imagine the efficiency and effective patient care you could achieve with sleep. No burnout, no lashing out at others randomly to release stress, no existential dread - but instead we have people like you who want everyone to be miserable because you convinced yourself that perpetuating a malignant culture is the definition of an elite medical professional.

  • @lisaburmood5540
    @lisaburmood5540 Рік тому +172

    My husband had spine surgery due to osteomyelitis getting in there. A neurosurgeon literally saved his life. He was in an emergency situation. Thank you. Thank you.

    • @valmelvis
      @valmelvis Рік тому +7

      God loves you and your husband and wanted to save Him, He has plans for you dear. God bless.

    • @deepanshuratre1195
      @deepanshuratre1195 Рік тому +5

      ​@@valmelvis the doc saved him and you are thanking God instead of doc ? wow

    • @valmelvis
      @valmelvis Рік тому

      @@deepanshuratre1195 Yes because it was God that saved him, working through the doctor. Why do you think the world is such a mess right now? Because we've turned away from the Father who provides for us and guides us. If you want check out the Asbury university revival, it's a great thing happening atm.

    • @deepanshuratre1195
      @deepanshuratre1195 Рік тому +2

      @@valmelvis if the doc didn't operated him are you willing to say he still survive without being operated... I myself a 2 nd yr med student and it's great you worship your god but its really bad to see that all credit you give is the god whereas we deliberately save a persons life by studying for a decade

    • @valmelvis
      @valmelvis Рік тому +5

      @@deepanshuratre1195 I am not negating the docs work, that's why I said God is working though him. I admire that you want to go into such a field but you're missing my point :). Look I'm a writer and artist, and artists generally spend years and years honing their craft right? But I can't take any credit for it. If God didn't give me the drawing talent I wouldn't have it at all. So whatever I do I don't do anything, He does.
      I hope that made sense to you.
      So to study medicine, unless you're parents had you and sent you to a good school and had the money to finance this you wouldn't be able to study med at all either right? It's acknowledging that we ourselves are limited and can't do half as much as modern media is trying to make us believe we can.

  • @HeplMeh
    @HeplMeh Рік тому +112

    Being awake for over 24 hours straight is the equivalent to having a .10% BAC.

    • @waynemoon8839
      @waynemoon8839 Рік тому +5

      Exactly

    • @sockpuppet2415
      @sockpuppet2415 Рік тому +8

      That’s why I never get behind the wheel when I’m sleep deprived.

    • @Halo-lg7rq
      @Halo-lg7rq Рік тому +6

      @@sockpuppet2415thats a great rule to have

    • @ryanjones7202
      @ryanjones7202 6 місяців тому

      As this ladies and gents is why I said fuck med school 🤣

    • @sekittojoseph8341
      @sekittojoseph8341 4 місяці тому

      That's how good they are. Being able to operate at .10 %

  • @CJ-wm6xu
    @CJ-wm6xu Рік тому +1041

    The issue with medicine is that we glorify doing absolutely the most with as little sleep as possible. It’s really sad and they wonder why the suicide rate is high amongst physicians.

    • @Tika927
      @Tika927 Рік тому +71

      It’s also ironic that in order to heal/fix other people’s brains, he has to do damage to his own. We know poor/irregular sleep habits are a risk factor for developing neuro diseases later in life. Sigh

    • @playadremingrl
      @playadremingrl Рік тому +8

      ​​@@Tika927 my thoughts exactly! When my daughter was a newborn i learned that lack of sleep triggers tonic clonic seizures in myself.

    • @kaypendergast5676
      @kaypendergast5676 Рік тому +2

      Nailed it with your comment.

    • @wendymarshall2132
      @wendymarshall2132 Рік тому +6

      The system needs work. I’m so glad that you all recognize this, next we need change. Nobody should have to suffer like this, it’s unnecessary.

    • @zeroounce8874
      @zeroounce8874 Рік тому +12

      They can’t have a proper life. My husband sleeps at home only 2-3nights a week. During the day he is never home. Working in 4different hospitals. Doesn’t have time to interact with his family, children. I would take my son from the age of 4yo to the hospital where he works at so he can see his father. Crazy.
      More than Once we had an emergency in the house and he can’t come home. Had to finish his shift.

  • @jeremyburris2826
    @jeremyburris2826 Рік тому +3903

    I dont know why these sort of things are legal. In my opinion, performing something as critical as brain surgery while massively cognitively impaired sounds dangerous.
    Would it not be reasonable to put a 16 hour shift limit in place? My wife was absolutely slammed for 27 hours straight during a call weekend just a few months back. They had 5 surgeries, 6 emergency surgeries, 2 post op heart attacks, 2 post op strokes. 2 people passed away. To me it just seems like they should of swapped her out after 16 hours so she could get 8 hours sleep. And then return. Her co workers were all just off for the weekend, why isn't there a backup call option to relieve people

    • @Seansyy62
      @Seansyy62 Рік тому +61

      It’s all about the moneyb

    • @znova5719
      @znova5719 Рік тому +134

      @@Seansyy62 it's all about saving lifes. If your init for the money then you shouldn't even be in the field were your put in the position to help people if it's just "all about the money".

    • @Seansyy62
      @Seansyy62 Рік тому +39

      @@znova5719 if I wanted to save lives I could go to LA's Skid Row and hand out pizzas!

    • @Jasekingg
      @Jasekingg Рік тому

      ​@@Seansyy62 there are so many other ways to make the same amount of money. I would never kill myself with all that school, studying and long work hours just for money

    • @znova5719
      @znova5719 Рік тому

      @@Seansyy62 Are you serious? Like really. That's how you get people killed and not only that it shows your a Pennine pincher and just init for the money anyway you can, whatever it takes even if it's a life SMH.

  • @Luna-luna909
    @Luna-luna909 Рік тому +124

    For context, there are 168 hours in a week. He worked 145. (168-145)\7= he basically had 3 hours a day for sleep and/or anything else like showers and such. That is, if he was allowed to sleep! He most probably had 48 hour shifts, soooo…
    God bless them and give them strength 🥺♥️

  • @gmnikolai
    @gmnikolai Рік тому +106

    To the individuals who are commenting about the hours he worked, he stated that this was during residency. Residency is the hands on training individuals receive post med-school and before they are attending. While a 145 hour work week is insane, cardiac and neuro residency programs are pretty demanding, especially during chief months. Thanks for all you do Doctor Hoeflinger, your efforts don't go unnoticed!

    • @doctorhoeflinger
      @doctorhoeflinger  Рік тому +21

      Thanks for clarifying. You are spot on

    • @luciouspontorro3741
      @luciouspontorro3741 Рік тому

      I don't give a fuk if you're in training to be the next Batman. Working such unhealthy, bordering on dangerous hours is a practice that needs to be eliminated. No one is functioning at any real competent level or learning g anything when you have been awake longer than 20 hours.

    • @Halo-lg7rq
      @Halo-lg7rq Рік тому +1

      Honestly its insult to punishment to have the physically hardest part of your career right after medical school

    • @sylviabeichert943
      @sylviabeichert943 4 місяці тому +1

      Here in Australia many Resident doctors have committed suicide after weeks or months of sleep deprivation & as a RN, I and a number of staff I've worked with have fallen asleep while driving home after long or double shifts. Working such long hours is dangerous for everyone.

  • @angeliczdolly6210
    @angeliczdolly6210 Рік тому +547

    145 HOURS IN A WEEK??? not to mention you can get paged to the hospital even while your at home. my dream is to be a cardiothoracic surgeon but omg

    • @SetCCC
      @SetCCC Рік тому +34

      During residency doctors work a lot but afterwards, it isn't normally like that. It is still completely crazy!

    • @Tiaxxxxxooooo
      @Tiaxxxxxooooo Рік тому +11

      My dream career too and I work in an ER I pulled 145 hr work weeks too

    • @physicianskitchen
      @physicianskitchen Рік тому +4

      Zon zo it

    • @megiddo7664
      @megiddo7664 Рік тому +6

      Nah if I’m being honest, don’t do it. If you enjoy your free time and spending time to yourself, it’s not worth it

    • @mvzv3913
      @mvzv3913 Рік тому

      Meanwhile lazy folks bitch over 40h a month

  • @SetCCC
    @SetCCC Рік тому +301

    Reminds me not to complain about my job. Nobody's life is on the line and I can work normal hours. Serious respect for neurosurgeons!

    • @javiersanabria7513
      @javiersanabria7513 Рік тому +14

      Exactly it takes a lot of heart and dedication to be a neurosurgeon.

    • @iLoveTheBamx
      @iLoveTheBamx Рік тому +3

      Absolutely

    • @deadinside8781
      @deadinside8781 Рік тому +5

      I mean if it's toxic and you're being verbally abused and threatened....

    • @godsgirl7201
      @godsgirl7201 Рік тому

      Lol

    • @karengriffith2201
      @karengriffith2201 Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your dedication and service. Please let him know. I know there is a shortage of neurosurgeons & neurologists. And my extremely kind neurologist just died.

  • @akkad-bakkad
    @akkad-bakkad Рік тому +23

    children nowadays only see glamour in Medical field without understanding the hardwork and dedication it required to master this art.

  • @rebecca6764
    @rebecca6764 Рік тому +19

    My dad was a Nuerosurgeon, amazing doctors. God bless them all

    • @johnmachenzie1613
      @johnmachenzie1613 8 місяців тому

      Lol was he even in your life that much growing up?

    • @rebecca6764
      @rebecca6764 8 місяців тому +4

      @johnmachenzie1613 Yes!!! We are 5 children, and he never missed a graduation, bday, Christmas, or 1st day of school... he always made time for us.

  • @bettyjones5375
    @bettyjones5375 Рік тому +27

    So much respect for this man. As a society we give celebrities so much admiration and they get paid so much but they don't do what this man does. These people saved my kids life many times over

    • @DBDG0499
      @DBDG0499 Рік тому +1

      Not Everyone cares about celebrities, I work Mon-Fri, do chores in Saturdays and Sundays are Erran Days so Some of us are to Busy to know others Exist, I forget to Even talk to my mother sometimes because of How busy my days are, So you know what I think about, when it's the End of the world so I can Actually Rest!!!!

    • @bettyjones5375
      @bettyjones5375 Рік тому

      @@DBDG0499 Yeah luckily there are still some people like us who are not interested in them

    • @annaw27
      @annaw27 Рік тому +1

      never understood it but then there’s also people willing to pay them the millions. doctors/ surgeons don’t have that.

    • @bettyjones5375
      @bettyjones5375 Рік тому

      @@annaw27 yeah exactly

  • @playadremingrl
    @playadremingrl Рік тому +11

    This man deserves every penny he gets. With that said, this is not safe. This is the unfortunate consequence of ridiculous tuition costs. We needs more doctors and there are most certainly people who arw capable and willing but they would never be able to afford the schooling.

    • @annaw27
      @annaw27 Рік тому

      It also takes great skill to be a neurosurgeon

    • @playadremingrl
      @playadremingrl Рік тому

      @@annaw27 yea im sure it does but there are so many people whose potential is never fully realized because they cant afford the schooling. As a straight A student who got put out at 19 and had to start supporting myself and my daughter i can attest to this. I was a dishwasher that made a perfect score on my science FCAT (the state exam where Im from) meanwhile kids who literally used to cheat off of my work are in much higher places because they had wealthy parents.

  • @juliana6718
    @juliana6718 Рік тому +6

    WOW!!!! Thank you my brother for your hard work in saving peoples lives. That’s incredible. Real super hero’s.

  • @davinatest8467
    @davinatest8467 Рік тому +92

    These are the real hero’s and people that we should be worshipping instead of Royalty or Pop stars…these surgeons and doctors are true stars

    • @doctorhoeflinger
      @doctorhoeflinger  Рік тому +25

      Appreciate it

    • @omarullah8895
      @omarullah8895 Рік тому +5

      Kindly suggestion: I would replace the word "worshipping" with the words "respecting" and "admiring". You worship God, not doctors, who are human beings that are subject to birth and death, just like the rest of us. I agree with you that the hard work and sacrifice of doctors, and all healthcare workers, such as nurses, techs, and even the cleaning personnel should be much more highly regarded and respected in society. Modern medicine is a team sport, and one that offers great benefit to humanity.

    • @davinatest8467
      @davinatest8467 Рік тому +9

      @@omarullah8895 no when someone has the power to save another persons life they deserve to be worshipped,respected and made a saint just ask anyone who has had their life saved or their child saved by these people.

    • @omarullah8895
      @omarullah8895 Рік тому

      @@davinatest8467 No one's life is saved by any human being entirely. Life is created and taken by God and God alone. Therefore, God decides whom He wants to save and utilizes other human beings, such as doctors, as worldly conduits through which He accomplishes His will.
      By your logic, if physicians should be worshipped merely on the merit that they are capable of saving lives, then so too should firefighters, paramedics, nurses, police officers, and lifeguards, who all regularly save lives. In fact, anyone can save a life. Simply learning CPR and performing this life-saving intervention on someone in cardiac arrest, along with using an AED, can save a life. You don't need to be a physician to save a life. Anyone, even you, can save a life at any time. Thus, should every human being be worshipped?
      Ultimately, while we may thank Doctors for their great service to humanity-indeed this is truly commendable work-it is not correct that we "worship" them, as this is the definition of idolatry. And idolatry is one of the most severe and punishable of sins according to all the major monotheistic religious belief systems.

    • @kashifshehzad2328
      @kashifshehzad2328 Рік тому +1

      ​@@omarullah8895 you misunderstood it. He or she meant ultimate love and respect. Try to understand the feelings.

  • @Black_Jesus3005
    @Black_Jesus3005 Рік тому +70

    We need more surgeons. Those hours are crazy!

    • @waynemoon8839
      @waynemoon8839 Рік тому +1

      Regulations

    • @Zorico.
      @Zorico. Рік тому +4

      working on it ,i swear i am

    • @Halo-lg7rq
      @Halo-lg7rq Рік тому +4

      @@Zorico.same bro❤

    • @Halo-lg7rq
      @Halo-lg7rq Рік тому +3

      You gotta pay hundreds of thousands, study for a decade and put in 3-7 yrs of on the job training. Its becoming increasingly difficult to convince students who could just start making 6 figures out of college in business or something proportionally easy(compared to surgery) with less work, stress, and abuse which makes the problem even worse

    • @Zorico.
      @Zorico. Рік тому

      @@Halo-lg7rq better than having an only fans to be making 6 figures though,right?😭

  • @elhamhemat572
    @elhamhemat572 Рік тому +16

    I am a 3rd generation doctor. I am a medical student now, both my parents are surgeons and they always tell me not to become a surgeon or a doctor but growing up seeing them help people made me realize that there is nothing better in life than helping people in need. I don't know if I am mentally sick but just like when serious killers feel good killing people, I feel amazingly good when I save people's lives, it makes me want to cry with too much joy. I wouldn't mind if I die of exhaustion or worked 145hr a week constantly as long as I am saving lives. I am rich but I really don't care about money or anything else. if I have enough to eat for a day and a place to sleep I am happy to dedicate my life to the medical field. I love to see smiles on the small children's faces when I save their parents, and I love to see the happy faces of the parents when I save their children. it is like a drug to me, I am addicted to smiles and peace.
    that being said, I have to admit I am just a human like all other doctors, lack of sleep is bad. I want to work constantly to save lives but I do realize that sometime when I am exhausted my brain, doesn't work properly to do small tasks like driving, reading, or sometimes even thinking about how to solve a small task. so I am scared that I might unwillingly make a mistake that I will regret in the future.

    • @Deerok2005
      @Deerok2005 Рік тому

      Wow you are amazing 👏🏼I hope you have an wonderful life you seem kind ❤️

    • @IWantToStayAtYourHouse
      @IWantToStayAtYourHouse Рік тому

      You're not a 3rd gen doctor lol. You're still a medical student. Its so cringe when medical students claim that they are a doctor 🤦‍♀️

    • @elhamhemat572
      @elhamhemat572 Рік тому

      @@IWantToStayAtYourHouse ok, Asian Karen!!! if calling myself a doctor when I am a medical student is cringe then you have not experienced cringe dear.

    • @IWantToStayAtYourHouse
      @IWantToStayAtYourHouse Рік тому

      @@elhamhemat572 yes it is cringe because its dangerous to call yourself a doctor when you don't have the qualifications yet. People will think you're medical advice is valid when you call yourself a doctor. Look I'm a 2nd year medical student and I'm nowhere near competant to a level where I can give sound medical advice to patients. You learn how to effectively do that all in residency/internship after you graduate

  • @The_realGGoddess
    @The_realGGoddess Рік тому +4

    It’s really impressive that for as long as he’s been working he’s never lost a patient

  • @doctorhoeflinger
    @doctorhoeflinger  Рік тому +282

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    • @safinhh8312
      @safinhh8312 Рік тому +4

      Big respect to you doctor 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @coler.s.9735
      @coler.s.9735 Рік тому +2

      So are you a doctor that really cares about ppl your patients or is just about the money. I ask bc that seems what the American medical system has came to, profits over ppl. It just seems the old school Drs care more about ppl and life or maybe it's just the nurses

    • @whitneypay515
      @whitneypay515 Рік тому +1

      How do you stay awake and recover?

    • @electromagneticnomia4206
      @electromagneticnomia4206 Рік тому +2

      How much time do you take to spleep ?😒

    • @ganeshayynamha
      @ganeshayynamha Рік тому +3

      sir i am soooooo... much inspired by doctors like you i am studying for medical i hope one i can meet you and learn a lot from you 💓💓💓😇

  • @borednurse907
    @borednurse907 Рік тому +158

    He should never have had to work those hours. We need to make a serious change in physician work hours and that should go beyond residency.

    • @youtubesucks1499
      @youtubesucks1499 Рік тому +2

      I would rather have a tired surgeon than no surgeon.

    • @borednurse907
      @borednurse907 Рік тому +16

      @@youtubesucks1499 i guess a drunk driver is better than no driver which is basically what you said. Sleep deprivation has shown that brain functions at 24 hours is the same as being legally drunk.

    • @lil.ms.j7156
      @lil.ms.j7156 Рік тому +4

      ​@@youtubesucks1499🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @youtubesucks1499
      @youtubesucks1499 Рік тому +1

      @@borednurse907 Well, would you rather have a tired surgeon or no surgeon?
      Would you rather bleed out or have a chance to survive?

    • @youtubesucks1499
      @youtubesucks1499 Рік тому

      @@lil.ms.j7156 Do you have something to say?

  • @genenco1
    @genenco1 Рік тому +6

    That doctor deserves every penny.

  • @LindaKing-lf8nk
    @LindaKing-lf8nk Рік тому +5

    You guys are a rare breed and so needed. Appreciate all you’ve done for your patience

  • @nancysnead5132
    @nancysnead5132 Рік тому +7

    MORE POWER TO YOU DR. BRIAN!! PRAYING FOR YOU TO HAVE REST TOO!!

  • @DarknessFalls29
    @DarknessFalls29 Рік тому +51

    He answered that last question like he was well trained prior to a deposition or court appearance. 😂 🐐

    • @beesknees213
      @beesknees213 Рік тому +4

      Yep.......he sure did. I felt that........

    • @noorrougelewis6704
      @noorrougelewis6704 Рік тому +4

      He just has great social skills... he's a surgeon. He's brilliant.

  • @Rachel-ge3gl
    @Rachel-ge3gl Рік тому +84

    Saving this in case my kid ever says he wants to be a neurosurgeon.

    • @truethought7288
      @truethought7288 Рік тому

      😂

    • @vraskas6252
      @vraskas6252 Рік тому +7

      if people be discouraging their kids not to be surgeons, then surgeons are gonna have to work longer hours

    • @FlatEarthKiller
      @FlatEarthKiller Рік тому +3

      Let him achieve it, then he get paid thousands and you and your son relax

  • @-Swifties-
    @-Swifties- Рік тому +5

    I had neurosurgery 27 days ago. It is an envrotic tumor. I have had 3 tumors removed and I am 14. My tumor is an epileptic tumor that keeps growing back. I have had brain surgery every 5 years since I was 3. Just hoping third times a charm. I would love to be a neurosurgeon one day and hep kids like me.

    • @aryankhodadadi2403
      @aryankhodadadi2403 4 місяці тому +1

      Keep it up ❤❤❤❤

    • @-Swifties-
      @-Swifties- 4 місяці тому +1

      @@aryankhodadadi2403 it’s been a lot better. Thank you for your daily dose of positivity.

  • @Halo-lg7rq
    @Halo-lg7rq Рік тому +4

    Dr Brian the Brain surgeon, I hope you get the rest you need🙏🏾

  • @AlhamdulilJesus
    @AlhamdulilJesus Рік тому +80

    He has never lost a patient during surgery .
    That question and his answer was perfect kinda like a well prepared client and his lawyer

    • @orangew3988
      @orangew3988 Рік тому +18

      Right? Not that you arent great pal, but a full career of surgery and not one person died on the table. That sounds like stretching the truth to me.

    • @godsgirl7201
      @godsgirl7201 Рік тому

      Lmao

    • @rurome2151
      @rurome2151 Рік тому +9

      Regardless of how well surgeons perform, there are still risks post- surgery.

    • @Gulud
      @Gulud Рік тому +23

      @@orangew3988 they just die post op so technically not during

    • @theninja4137
      @theninja4137 Рік тому +16

      ​@@orangew3988 the smallest percentage of surgery-related deaths happens during surgery, because there they are more closely monitored than even in the ICU and there are multiple doctors of different specialities right there.
      Even if the surgery is eventually fatal, it is usually because of complications afterwards

  • @dreamcatcher9665
    @dreamcatcher9665 Рік тому +5

    So humble God bless you!

  • @ArpitYadav-650
    @ArpitYadav-650 2 місяці тому +1

    Great Neurosurgeon Dr Brian Hoeflinger ❤❤

  • @keywestconch8
    @keywestconch8 Рік тому +3

    Thank you neurosurgeons. One of you saved my son's life, twice.

  • @maxzytaruk8558
    @maxzytaruk8558 Рік тому +9

    What an incredible service to humanity this guy is doing

  • @abilestial
    @abilestial Рік тому +5

    so much respect for doctors and medical professionals

  • @Manimoranbeauty
    @Manimoranbeauty Рік тому +1

    KUDOS to this man!!! Keep being GREAT…..THIS WORLD NEEDS MORE OF YOU!

  • @retiredcatlady
    @retiredcatlady 4 місяці тому +1

    ❤God bless all neurosurgeons. I am a retired neurotrauma RN

  • @shellylaventure7724
    @shellylaventure7724 Рік тому +7

    You are a very good man. Such long hours, dedicated to helping people. Thank you!

  • @Penpaper
    @Penpaper Рік тому +180

    Patients should be able to sue a hospital if they’re doctor is overworked and screws up on something important

    • @swannyriver75
      @swannyriver75 Рік тому +31

      They can it's called malpractice lawsuit

    • @itsaaronlolz
      @itsaaronlolz Рік тому +22

      everyone in the hospital is overworked and screws up

    • @kathryncarter6143
      @kathryncarter6143 Рік тому +5

      Even if the pt is justified; just try it. You better have half a million in your pocket before you even walk into the lawyers office. They're all buddies & will cover for each other.

    • @jenniferscott3176
      @jenniferscott3176 Рік тому +3

      the sad part is u can only sue a hospital if the person who was harmed died and is no longer able to support his family, so if u don't work or are the sole person working being the bread earner u can't sue a hospital how scary is that not alotof people know this but if they kill a house wife mother u can't sue the only way u can sue is if the person was the sole earner for a person and only that person can sue and only for the amount they would be out based on a 10 years payout so if there age would be of retirement in a few years can't go passed that time even if they wouldn't have retired we just went through this my mother in law had not been eating she went into the hospital they messed up and gave her a shot then put her on a ventilator when she had a dnr but they gave her meds that she didn't need it was a accident by nurse who had been there to long on shift the ventilator kept her alive long enough for everyone to come see her they took her off and she died she drowned in her own lungs 🫁 from medication she was allergic to all she needed was a iv and to find out why she wasn't eating she was about 70 but ran around like she was 40s her husband had after 50 years just left her so we imagine she was depressed but when we tried to sue we found out the rules and laws about sueing a hospital or anyone working in the hospital really messed up she had a long road ahead of her had she not been killed she was coming over everyday to help take care of me and my kids after my accident she put notes all around my house to help me becaue I lost alot of my memory didn't know where things are and have a note next to my bed it's OK ur alright u were in a accident with the date and it's in a frame with what's happening then in my bathroom another one in my closet the loss we have from losing her is so great I'm guessing she got tired of repeating what happened my husband has never recovered from losing his wife then mom and his dad died 3 months later poor guy isn't doing so great

  • @deejay7344
    @deejay7344 4 місяці тому

    My husband had surgery over 2 years ago and it went a little late. I was tired from waiting to hear the outcome. After the surgeon came out and told me everything was fine, he mentioned that he was leaving that hospital to go to another hospital to perform a surgery. I felt ashamed of my selfishness to be tired from waiting while this man was still working to save lives. God bless those with healing hands and healing hearts.

  • @divine2310
    @divine2310 Рік тому +10

    I hope all surgeons in the world are well rested n well mannered. We want everyone to be treated equally. ❤

  • @julietsdream8872
    @julietsdream8872 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for your work and contribution in the field ❤

  • @jennynguyen225
    @jennynguyen225 Рік тому +1

    Sending so much respect. You’re a real Angel doctor. Long working hours, lack of sleep, high stress working environment, but you’re still there for all the patients. Thanks so much for all you do

  • @deedeeturner6577
    @deedeeturner6577 5 місяців тому

    I remember when my 3 yrld brother passed during surgery his team of drs were crying. These were heart surgeons but losing a patient has to be traumatic in every medical field. God bless all of the drs and nurses and the front office people. Each and every one of you were blessed with a gift from God. Thank you for your service.

  • @tibetchronicles3487
    @tibetchronicles3487 Рік тому +3

    Thank you to all the surgeons and doctors out there and saving lives . You are my hero 😭😭😭

  • @scorpionjewel77
    @scorpionjewel77 Рік тому +6

    Thank you doc for saving my life

  • @kamhart
    @kamhart Рік тому

    An AMAZING field of medicine, full of mysteries & MIRACLES! ..It is grueling ..long..tedious care ..and you have to be meticulous in your observation & care!…It takes VERY special people, dedicated to
    making a difference , to work in this specialty. … the will of a person to overcome & heal & the skill, knowledge & sacrifices of all areas of healthcare …from Drs to nurses, PT, RT, & beyond…it can be exhausting, gut wrenching .. heartbreaking … but they will never quit or give up hope…without a fight! … Thank you for your dedication & sacrifices!! Thank you!

  • @cathymacgregor9246
    @cathymacgregor9246 11 місяців тому +1

    Love you guys! You put my son's back together after they were hit in a curve, by a drunk driver. Thank God for you guys!

  • @ArythemB
    @ArythemB Рік тому +9

    This is why there is not enough people in medical. Hospitals management need a babysitter for them to listen too.

  • @chelssss
    @chelssss Рік тому +10

    Insane!! Thank you, for all the lives you've saved

  • @olip7448
    @olip7448 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for your service to humanity.
    ❤️🙏🏽❤️

  • @laureenjewett3828
    @laureenjewett3828 5 місяців тому

    Neurosurgeons are the Top of the Medical field...I have great respect for them as I had one do reconstruction due to a masctomy .....he had an easy going personality and was compassionate....God Bless These Surgeons ❤

  • @dmays5413
    @dmays5413 Рік тому +15

    God Bless you Sir! Mad Respect!

  • @minpin77
    @minpin77 Рік тому +7

    God bless you!!

  • @just4review187
    @just4review187 Рік тому +2

    What an amazing person! Thank you for helping people! Good luck and best wishes in future! ☺️☺️☺️

  • @goldengirl6805
    @goldengirl6805 Місяць тому

    God Bless You Dr Hoeflinger. I wish you were my cat's doctor, taking care of his medical issues, for anything problems he has. And unfortunately he has several tough medical problems going on. I was at one of NJ 's large Veterinary Hospital 's yesterday. Sad, tough day . Take care

  • @janinekaretai4306
    @janinekaretai4306 Рік тому +8

    Incredible commitment. A saint and warrior

  • @yls2329
    @yls2329 Рік тому +12

    After 16hrs of work as an RN I am already compromised mentally and physically. So having them going 48hrs is absolutely insane and unsafe.

  • @tpalmer4829
    @tpalmer4829 Рік тому +1

    Plenty of patients pass away a few hours later in the ICU.
    But in the OR… rarely.

  • @NAVI05
    @NAVI05 Рік тому +1

    Dr Brian is a Brain surgeon. Thanks for your work and contribution to society.

  • @user-uv9yg2ni6m
    @user-uv9yg2ni6m Рік тому +5

    I’m a nurse and 12-13 hr shifts are soo brutal to complete. Towards the end of my shift I find that it’s hard for me to even say my words right because I’m so tired. This needs to change and allow our healthcare workers more rest time. ❤

  • @icingfoxy8246
    @icingfoxy8246 Рік тому +26

    Nothing but mad respect for this doctor. God bless you Sir! ❤

  • @fitme4965
    @fitme4965 Рік тому

    Thank you, Dr. Hoeflinger, for all your services and dedicated times.

  • @ChidaygoM2012
    @ChidaygoM2012 8 місяців тому

    He's a true hero. 🏅

  • @Chellthefigureskater
    @Chellthefigureskater Рік тому +9

    Me: *immediate fallow*
    Also me: :3 I love learning about neurology

    • @theghostofspookwagen4715
      @theghostofspookwagen4715 Рік тому

      There's absolutely no shame at all in becoming a neurologist instead. While they have tough lives it's nowhere near what neurosurgeons go through.

  • @henriquemontebello953
    @henriquemontebello953 Рік тому +3

    Hell nah bro, i'm out of it. 2 days without sleeping? :o hell nah lol

  • @LovelyLady1111
    @LovelyLady1111 Рік тому +1

    Wow. Thank you for all you do.

  • @team_1j_jont-179
    @team_1j_jont-179 8 місяців тому

    Never lost a patient, god bless you sir! Absolutely stunning.

  • @kellymcginniss959
    @kellymcginniss959 Рік тому +12

    Respect for this very dedicated surgeon

  • @doctorhoeflinger
    @doctorhoeflinger  10 місяців тому +24

    ua-cam.com/video/igM8uNjOCio/v-deo.html

    • @PankajGawarguru
      @PankajGawarguru 8 місяців тому

      Is surgery possible for cerebral gliotic areas in brain for epilepsy?

    • @ma.georgettenicolesollegue4727
      @ma.georgettenicolesollegue4727 8 місяців тому

      Can I ask what course in college did you take? Thank you so much

    • @DaudaMansaray-ct4cm
      @DaudaMansaray-ct4cm 7 місяців тому

      How many years does it take someone to become a neurosurgeon after completing high school?

    • @tztz1949
      @tztz1949 5 місяців тому

      Lack of sleep is criminally negligent

    • @gmandersonjr
      @gmandersonjr 5 місяців тому

      I incurred a point blank gsw w/ a 357 mag to my left parietal-oppictial in 1992. Thank you for the job you do. It was long road back but I did graduate from the U of Az with BS in Nutrition & Chemistry. They physical therapy wasn't that b/c I was college swimmer & LaCrosse athlete. The psychological recovery was more complicated. We should talk. I use to an army biological warfare specialist out of Ft. Detrick at USAMRIID. I was pretty motivated to get my facilities back, I really didn't have option but the ADDH. I have videos you can use for free.

  • @oliviawilcox8387
    @oliviawilcox8387 5 місяців тому

    I have new respect for people like him!❤️

  • @sputnik818
    @sputnik818 Рік тому +1

    This is the kind of interviews we should be doing more of. The people need to know who the true heros are ❤

  • @meow-ih6zf
    @meow-ih6zf Рік тому +4

    how the hell you operated on brain that requires so much precision without sleep absolutely insane

    • @iLoveTheBamx
      @iLoveTheBamx Рік тому

      Exactly 😔 sounds risky

    • @FlatEarthKiller
      @FlatEarthKiller Рік тому

      It takes a very specific kind of person thats also extremely smart to operate neurosurgery

    • @meow-ih6zf
      @meow-ih6zf Рік тому

      @@FlatEarthKiller but the neurosurgeons are also humans they also need some sleep

    • @FlatEarthKiller
      @FlatEarthKiller Рік тому

      @@meow-ih6zf yes

  • @fatimasardar2682
    @fatimasardar2682 Рік тому +3

    I want to be a neurosurgeon it's my future career ❤

    • @waelfadlallah8939
      @waelfadlallah8939 Рік тому

      It's not for you, choose something else.

    • @fatimasardar2682
      @fatimasardar2682 Рік тому +1

      @wael fadlallah it's not for you sir and is neither your career so stop commenting your own stereotypical thoughts on others comment 😏😎

    • @waelfadlallah8939
      @waelfadlallah8939 Рік тому +1

      @@fatimasardar2682 understandable, i didn't mean to offend but there are easier, more practical options than becoming a neurosurgeon.

    • @fatimasardar2682
      @fatimasardar2682 Рік тому

      @wael fadlallah The way you said seemed very offending but thanks for advice 🙂😌

    • @waelfadlallah8939
      @waelfadlallah8939 Рік тому

      @@fatimasardar2682 thank you :)

  • @geraldinepebdani2337
    @geraldinepebdani2337 Рік тому +2

    Thank you sir for your dedication and for all your love and care you have given to others in this world

  • @dropcatch5233
    @dropcatch5233 Рік тому

    Thank you! for your hard work, saving lives. People don't realize what it takes to be in your position. A salute...

  • @uninspired6497
    @uninspired6497 Рік тому +6

    He was oddly specific saying no one died during surgery but never mentions whether they died of preventable complications.

  • @tammrathomas5387
    @tammrathomas5387 5 місяців тому

    He looks so tired 😕 i appreciate people like this

  • @k.venkatesan2306
    @k.venkatesan2306 Рік тому +1

    Salute to all those surgeons
    Thank you so much for your work

  • @herudewantara502
    @herudewantara502 Рік тому

    Hats off to all the surgeon out there...

  • @77.77.7
    @77.77.7 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for your hard work to save people’s lives. ❤

  • @cupidsoul_
    @cupidsoul_ Рік тому +1

    🙏💜🙏💜THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK TO HELP THE COMMUNITY

  • @stephenbriffa9053
    @stephenbriffa9053 5 місяців тому

    These humans are just amazing the real hero’s of the world.

  • @London0111
    @London0111 Рік тому

    You straight forward. I really like listening to you. Your honesty make you so real! Thanks

  • @Vaguecritique
    @Vaguecritique Рік тому

    I recently started Medical Emergency and trust me it's soo hectic for doctors to work non stop without even a single break. Now I feel for my community

  • @liannehakkers7032
    @liannehakkers7032 Рік тому

    Can we please respect this man!

  • @davey1728
    @davey1728 Рік тому

    Thank you for your devotion God bless you

  • @sarahsiskin6780
    @sarahsiskin6780 Рік тому

    And this is why you make the big bucks! Thank you for doing a job most of us would never be confident in doing.

  • @annakuman9898
    @annakuman9898 Рік тому +1

    Bless your heart 🙏

  • @throwingpotsandpans
    @throwingpotsandpans Рік тому +1

    Old school residencies (pre-2003): no hour limits. 3 months of "work until the work is done" were common when on trauma/ED/ICU/L&D rotations. Any doc over the age of 50 put in serious hours if they were residency trained. THE POINT of this is to train to function when you're not at your best so you make the right call when you have no back-up.
    Any surgeon, OBGYN, or ED physician who works in rural/small community hospitals has no backup and needs to be able to function when the fecal material hits the rapidly spinning blades. Old docs are often better at this than young docs at 3am because we were there repeatedly during training. The newer docs generally have mad skills and sometimes lack a little confidence when super tired.

  • @michaeljo3007
    @michaeljo3007 2 місяці тому

    Surgeons at my hospital are so overworked as well. They’re amazing surgeons, they save so many lives and never make mistakes but its like they’re saving other people at the cost of their own health.

  • @deionsworld1035
    @deionsworld1035 10 місяців тому +1

    That first question wuz enough to make up my mind.😂

  • @ForeverPalestine
    @ForeverPalestine Рік тому

    Thank you for doing what you do, thank you for dedicating your time to saving the lives of others, thank you for being selfless, thank you for continuing to do under unbelievable circumstances. THANK YOU

  • @kathymyers-host6187
    @kathymyers-host6187 11 місяців тому

    I'm a retired cardiac nurse and I'm blessed to say, I've never had anyone die on my "watch." ⌚❤🙌✝️ Congratulations on not having a patient die during surgery 🥰🕊️

  • @jesuslovesyou241
    @jesuslovesyou241 Рік тому

    God bless you and thank you for everything that you do, people of faith and of God please keep him in our prayers tonight

  • @christinemchenry4962
    @christinemchenry4962 Рік тому

    Thank God for you surgeons.