TIL that in the past decade, some obese patients were sent to zoos for MRI and CT scans because standard hospital machines couldn't accommodate their weight. Zoos have larger scanners designed for big animals, making them a practical solution in these cases.
https://www.thehastingscenter.org/well-theres-always-the-zoo/
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1j2i5kg/til_that_in_the_past_decade_some_obese_patients/
@todayilearned Yikes. Makes sense but... yikes.