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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by adql on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @06:43AM (#35626568)
Your left hand doesn't turn into your right hand if you lie on the bed different way
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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by qwertox on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @08:46AM (#35627453)
I am aware of this. But oftentimes patients are completely covered by a green blanked with the exception of a small space of skin. I just thought that this could cause some confusion.
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