Doctor Ricky

Doctor Ricky Brown shows us that trauma means a finger up the butt so next time you call the ambulance you better know that. Bet you had no idea what you were subjecting your friend to the last time you called one… #shorts #trauma #ambulance #doctor #medical

Doctor Ricky Brown breaks down a genetic collagen disease called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which causes incredibly stretchy skin as well as hyper mobile joints. People who have EDS have to worry about potentially getting frequent dislocations as well as blood vessels problems as it affects most connective tissue in the body. #shorts #ehlersdanlos #ehlersdanlossyndrome #rarediseases #geneticdisease

Doctor Ricky Brown wanted to share this clip of a woman who had to pump her own ventilator when the hospital staff apparently took off for lunch. Talk about some bad scheduling… #shorts #doctor #medical #hospital #medicine

Doctor Ricky Brown breaks down the story of Nicholas Dismastek, a social media influencer living with type 1 neurofibromatosis. His condition causes benign tumors to form in the brain and nerves of the face, which require debunking procedures to remove the extra skin and let it heal into a more natural shape. #shorts #doctor #medical #surgery #medicine

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into the why we shouldn’t treat autism as an illness after a diagnosis. Our kids shouldn’t grow up in a world where they think they’re sick and instead celebrate the fact that they’re part of a group of amazing thinkers who still have the opportunity to achieve their dreams. That’s what we should do about autism instead. #shorts #autism #autistic #parenting #parents

Doctor Ricky Brown breaks down how a hand saw's safety break stops you from losing your finger while woodworking. This safety break activates whenever it senses something in its path that has an electrical charge such as a finger. When it activates it goes from 4,000 RPMs per second down to a complete stop in few milliseconds. With allegedly over 50,000 hand saw injuries that happen in America every year, the importance of the safety break cannot be stressed enough. #shorts #woodwork #woodcraft #doctor #medical

Doctor Ricky Brown breaks down this face mask bathroom hack we all wish worked. Unfortunately wearing a face mask to the bathroom won't hide the smell of poop. #shorts #lifehack #facemask #lifehacks #bathroom

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into the use of the green whistle which is one of the oldest non-narcotic analgesic used for pain relief in emergencies. If you’ve used this you likely grew up in the hood old days of medicine. #shorts #doctor #painrelief #medicine #medical

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into why you shouldn’t try scalp popping, a stupid trend that surfaced on social media last year resulting in a lot of unnecessary scalp injuries. People who try this trend aren’t popping their scalp for any benefit, because that sound comes from the galea aponeurotica actually separating from the scalp often leaving behind a subgaleal hemorrhage. Do not try this at home or anywhere else for that matter. Scalp popping is dangerous. #shorts #scalp #skin #doctor #medical

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into this incredible vitiligo cover-up treatment using tattoo inks to hide the skin blemishes. Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes different patches of skin across the body to lose pigment or color leading to this type of appearance. By tattooing ink that matches the skin-tone it actually does a great job of filling in for the melanin in the failed pigmentation-producing cells. #shorts #pigmentation #skin #tattoo #medical

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into this amazing breakdown by Ms. Glowtox on how to properly use Botox to simulate the results of a non-surgical facelift, and believe it or not Botox can actually work magic. By working with a professional who knows how to target the upper and lower jowls you can achieve a flawless results that almost looks like the real thing. #shorts #botox #botoxtreatment #doctor #plasticsurgeon

Doctor Ricky Brown reminds us that we shouldn’t add diet cheat days despite the good results we may see in our weight loss goals. It’s better to consistently eat throughout the month rather than disrupt the regime and potentially relapse into bad eating habits. #shorts #dieting #nutrition #weightlossgoals #weightlossjourney

Doctor Ricky Brown breaks down how most deadly viruses spread and the answer is quite simple. It's mosquitoes who are the perfect transmitters for disease. We can these flying bloodsuckers for the spread of deadly contagions like the West Nile Virus, the Zika Virus, the Chikungunya virus, and much more. We all know bug spray doesn't really help so make sure you watch out when traveling. #shorts #mosquito #mosquitobites #doctor #medical

Doctor Ricky Brown reacts to the clip of a guy who went up close and personal to show us what an ant bite looks like. Although the pincers look menacing, the stinger is the part you really have to worry about it. It releases formic acid into the skin causing irritation and itching. Bet you didn’t see that coming. #shorts #ants #insects #animals #nature

Doctor Ricky Brown reminds us why we should look both ways when crossing the street by breaking down the worst car injuries he came across while working as a trauma room surgeon. There’s always a reason to look both ways everyone. #shorts #carcrash #carcrashes #medical #doctor

Doctor Ricky Brown breaks down what happens when your finger gets gangrene. This is where your tissue actually undergoes cell death usually due to infection or lack of blood flow. We often see this with really bad cases of frostbite, but fortunately this one here is just an incredible makeup transformation. Her finger is completely fine. #shorts #medical #makeup #makeupartist #doctor

Doctor Ricky Brown shares this incredible new technology that is able to replace a full heart valve even restoring the same function. This is all done through a catheter tube going straight to the heart and should not be underestimated as a life saving method. Modern medical technology is getting more incredible with each day. #shorts #medical #cardiology #hearthealth #doctor

Doctor Ricky Brown breaks down the reason you should not attempt dermaplaning on your own face. Without proper training you're essentially just spreading bacteria from your acne to the rest of the face, so if you're interested in dermaplaning please only try it with. licensed professional. #shorts #acne #dermatology #acnescars #acnetreatment

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into this surgery simulation of a knee joint replacement breaking down what a surgeon typically does in this relatively straightforward procedure. After cutting out the bone that needs to be replaced and sizing out the synthetic joint your surgeon connects all the pieces together and completes the knee replacement. #shorts #surgery #surgeon #jointreplacement #kneesurgeon

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into the reasons you don't take steroids to impress girls breaking down the longterm side effects from steroid usage. These included heart and liver damage, reproductive organ problems, and extreme mood swings, so it won't really help you impress anyone. #shorts #steroids #musclegain #musclebuilding #bodybuilding

Doctor Ricky Brown wanted to share this clip of a phenol peel which is known as the most powerful chemical peel in aesthetic medicine. It’s so strong it can even cause heart arrhythmia so if you’re getting it make sure it’s from an accredited licensed professional. #shorts #chemicalpeel #aestheticmedicine #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgery

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into the reason you never stand behind horses and it might surprise you. Horses actually can't see behind themselves because of their eye position so they will always instinctually kick when they feel something unfamiliar behind them. Be careful and don't stand behind horses everyone. #shorts #horses #equestrian #horse #farmlife

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into the reason he had to get a full hip replacement recently as we take a look at the movement of a hip joint on this model of the human skeleton. Due to a growth plate slip at a young age the hip joint grinded down over time leading to the need for the procedure. #shorts #hips #jointpain #doctor #medical

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into the major funding and advancements happening in longevity medicine. Between DNA sequencing and gene editing, there’s a lot to look forward to in the future of medicine. Pretty soon we’ll be wondering if there are things we can’t do, but until that time comes let’s hope the scientists keep working hard. #shorts #longevity #medicine #medicalresearch #doctor

Doctor Ricky Brown dives into this genius life hack that shows us how to get your kids to take their meds. It's a lot simpler than it looks. You just have to cut a hole in a Capri-sun so the straw goes inside and out the back into your cup of medicine which you're hiding right behind. This is a genius way to get kids to take their medicine. #shorts #lifehack #parentingtips #parenting #lifehacks