DeBakey
DeBakey is a surname of Lebanese origin. It may refer to:
- Michael E. DeBakey (1908–2008), American cardiac surgeon, scientist, and medical educator
- DeBakey High School for Health Professions, a secondary school in Houston, Texas, named after Michael E. DeBakey
- DeBakey forceps, a surgical instrument named after Michael E. DeBakey
Michael E. DeBakey[edit | edit source]
Michael E. DeBakey (1908–2008) was a world-renowned American cardiac surgeon, scientist, and medical educator. He is known for his work on the treatment of heart patients and for his role in the development of the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH).
DeBakey was a pioneer in the development of artificial hearts and heart transplants. He was the first to successfully use an artificial heart for a human patient in 1966. He also developed the DeBakey forceps, a surgical instrument that is still widely used today.
DeBakey High School for Health Professions[edit | edit source]
DeBakey High School for Health Professions is a secondary school in Houston, Texas, named after Michael E. DeBakey. The school is known for its rigorous academic program, which focuses on the health sciences. Students at DeBakey High School have the opportunity to take advanced courses in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, and biomedical science.
DeBakey forceps[edit | edit source]
DeBakey forceps are a type of surgical instrument named after Michael E. DeBakey. They are used in cardiac surgery and other types of surgery to manipulate and handle tissues. The forceps are known for their atraumatic design, which minimizes damage to tissues.
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