Images from Dr. Fick's operating room at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Nurse prepares operating room for surgery
A neurosurgery scrub nurse wears a sterile gown and gloves as she prepares the operating room for surgery.
IMAGE: Lauren IngramDr. James Fick, a neurosurgeon from the Penn State Hershey Neuroscience Institute
Dr. James Fick, a neurosurgeon from the Penn State Hershey Neuroscience Institute, in his office at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.
IMAGE: Cristol L. GregoryIn addition to innovative technology, Dr. Fick also relies on hand-held surgical instruments
Along with innovative technology tools, Dr. Fick also relies on hand-held surgical instruments.
IMAGE: Lauren IngramEquipment displays a patient's vitals during surgery
A computer monitor displays the heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels of a patient under sedation during surgery.
IMAGE: Patti FantaskeNurses work together to prepare the OR for surgery
Two nurses in neurosurgeon James Fick’s operating room work together to prepare the room for surgery and ensure that the appropriate tools and equipment are on-hand during the operation.
IMAGE: Patti Fantaske