Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage



  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question
  • Goto Qn #





    Archives

    Do surgeons do anything in particular to prevent being overcome by the internal smells of the human body and which part is the smelliest when exposed?

    Question #60114. Asked by gmackematix. (Oct 21 05 10:48 AM)


    daddy1161992

    As I have said in other replies, my "x"is a nurse, and there is a term used called
    "olfactory burnout", which means you get used to it.Also to help keep infections down the O.R. is kept quite cool, so I think this would help with the smell. I am sure anyone who watches "CSI", or similar shows has seen the "Bengay" under the nose trick used, I havent heard of it being used in the O.R.

    Oct 21 05, 11:00 AM
    my_baby_love

    This is not internal but supposedly the feet are the smelliest part of the body.

    Oct 21 05, 1:15 PM
    Flynn_17

    I would have though it was the kidneys. Ammonialicious.

    Oct 21 05, 1:58 PM
    gmackematix

    Thanks for that Daddio! As for you MBL, speak for yourself!

    In a recent episode of "House" the doctors failed to spot that a patient's jaw infection gave him killer breath. I was starting to wonder if long exposure to great smell starts to make medics a little anosmic after a while.

    As for the smelliest part, the ammonia is an interesting thought. I was thinking that the acidity of the stomach must give it a certain fragrance, but then the gall bladder and large intestine can't be too pleasant either.
    Excuse me while I go look up "Bengay".

    Oct 21 05, 4:40 PM
    lanfranco

    A topical analgesic for muscle aches, arthritis, and other joint pain. It'll knock you out with its mentholated smell, gmack, but I'm not sure that BenGay is even made any longer. You can now buy the same stuff without the odor.

    Didn't they use Vick's Vaporub in "Silence of the Lambs"?

    Oct 21 05, 5:25 PM
    daddy1161992

    Any strong mentholated OTC would work.I probably should have stayed away from the brand name. I tried the rubs without the menthol, and they didn't seem to work. I would think a ruptured appendix would be quite bad.

    Oct 24 05, 3:33 PM


    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use





    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    Has edible squash ever been used in the process of ridding the human body of internal parasites?

    This 17th century painting is at the height of controversary over a missing body part. The original was once engraved by another artist in its mirror image. A second copy was made not long after, but inside another painting, that is, a painting within a painting. Both copies have this body part exposed, whilst the supposed original, in the London National Gallery doesn't, which has caused concerns that what they have is a fake. Which painting is it, who painted the original and what one other discrepancy appears between the copies and the 'original'?

    Which part of the human body is also known as the voice box?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Being There
    A quiz about another of my favorite movies: "Being There". Warning: There are some spoilers if you haven't seen the movie.
    Be - Bi Movies Average
    10 Q
    A-10
    Dec 23 09
    123 plays
    2 'The Body'
    This is a quiz on the very sad episode of 'Buffy' - "The Body." Hope it's not too hard. Enjoy!
    'Buffy' Season 5 Average
    20 Q
    BuffyFan1630
    May 27 03
    1884 plays
    3 The 1940s: Part 2
    Some of our most interesting history came out of the forties. Here is a touch of it. Good luck.
    1940s Nostalgia Tough
    10 Q
    steiny1
    Jul 25 01
    3459 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.