When the Air Hits Your Brain

Tales from Neurosurgery
Book • 1996
In 'When the Air Hits Your Brain', Frank T. Vertosick Jr. shares his journey from a young intern to a seasoned neurosurgeon, detailing the high-stakes decisions and emotional tolls of neurosurgery.

The book provides a candid look at the realities of medical practice and the personal growth that comes with it.

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