8 BRUTAL "Ancient" Medical Procedures Doctors Still Use Today

In this gripping breakdown, a real ER Doctor reacts to the 8 most brutal medical procedures that are still performed in modern hospitals today. While many assume medicine has evolved past its ancient roots, this video reveals the intense, high-stakes reality of the Emergency Department, where life-saving interventions like emergency amputations, fasciotomies, and chest tube insertions remain essential tools for survival. From the visceral sight of external fixation for shattered bones to the heart-pounding moment a physician must temporarily stop a heart to reset a dangerous rhythm, you'll see the brutal reality of medicine through the eyes of a front-line specialist. Discover why these painful surgeries and emergency interventions are still the gold standard for trauma care and learn the shocking truth behind what it actually takes to save a life when seconds count. If you’ve ever wondered about the most intense medical procedures performed behind hospital doors, this ER Doctor reaction provides a raw, educational, and unforgettable look at the "medieval" side of modern healthcare. OTHER CREEPY MEDICAL VIDEOS: @Doctor Mike - Doctor Reacts To Scary TikTok Health Advice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z88sps6FI88 @Doctor Mike - Doctors React To Horrifying Old Medical Devices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEODwPMftHA @SSSniperWolf - Creepy TikToks You Should NOT Watch At Night https://youtube.com/watch?v=sNNaU_d6294 @Infinite - 1000 Scariest TikToks On The Internet.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi2fy6e7j48 @Sam and Colby - Our Unexplainable Night at Crescent Hotel (w/ KallmeKris & CelinaSpookyBoo) http://youtube.com/watch?v=iUr0fOsIgV4 @Radiohead - Radiohead - Creep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFkzRNyygfk 🚨 SUBSCRIBE for new videos every week! ▶ https://www.youtube.com/DoctorER?sub_confirmation=1 SHOP LIFE HAPPNS SUPPLEMENTS: Website ▶ https://lifehappns.com/ Amazon ▶ https://amzn.to/3SQoPjE FOLLOW ME HERE: Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/DoctorER Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/doctorer/ Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/DoctorER TikTok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorer Contact email ▶ [email protected] Doctor ER Dr. Jordan Wagner, DO LINKS & REFERENCES: Six Medieval Medical Practices That Will Make You Relieved ... | Guava https://guavahealth.com/article/six-medieval-practices-that-will-make-you-relieved-to-live-in-the-21st-century Medieval and ancient medicine we still use | CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/medieval-and-ancient-medicine-we-still-use/ The Air of History (Part II) Medicine in the Middle Ages - PMC | PubMed https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3573364/ 10 'Barbaric' Medical Treatments That Are Still Used Today | Live Science https://www.livescience.com/55667-barbaric-medical-treatments-still-used.html 7 Unusual Ancient Medical Techniques | HISTORY https://www.history.com/articles/7-unusual-ancient-medical-techniques 11 Old Medical Treatments That Will Make Your Stomach Turn. | Healthline https://www.healthline.com/health/old-medical-treatments-make-your-stomach-turn 10 Strange Medical Practices from History | Library of Congress https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2022/04/10-strange-medical-practices-from-history/ Ancient Medical Treatments Still Used Today | Discover discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/ancient-medical-treatments-still-used-today 6 Ancient Treatments Doctors Still Use | US News Health https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/slideshows/6-ancient-treatments-doctors-still-use If you feel like you are actually experiencing a real-life medical emergency, immediately stop watching and call 9-11 or contact a medical professional. The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The satirical nature presented in the video is for entertainment purposes and does not endorse the actions displayed. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace an appointment with your own personal doctor.