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Cele wrote in message . ..
Heh. I found out I was allergic to sodium pentathol, the general anaesthetic of the time, when they had to jump start my heart and I woke up with (another) red allergy band on my wrist. Isn't sodium pentathol the 'truth serum?' Karen |
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"Karen O'Mara" wrote in message m... Isn't sodium pentathol the 'truth serum?' Karen Yes. The total history I am unsure of. From what I recall, the FBI supposedly used it for interviewing suspects. I think what they prolly got was babble. hehe. V |
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"V" wrote in message ... "Karen O'Mara" wrote in message m... Isn't sodium pentathol the 'truth serum?' Karen Yes. The total history I am unsure of. From what I recall, the FBI supposedly used it for interviewing suspects. I think what they prolly got was babble. hehe. V Actually, many anesthetics in small doses provide a "truth serum" effect. Basically in small doses parts of the brain are asleep, and therefore one is more open to suggestion. Which is why any patient having been given a mind altering medication, including narcotic pain medication, should not be allowed to sign a consent form for any treatment. I know when I went for my gall bladder surgery, they gave me some Versed to relax me in the beginning, then told my friend that accompanied me that this was the time for him to ask me questions he wanted the truth about. Something to think about when going for surgery. You talk about things that you don't remember. Betsy |
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"V" wrote in message ...
Are they not the ugliest thing? Someone should make pretty ones. Pink, in fact! I have a severe latex allergy, and I make sure all medical personnel know it. I know I do not want another reaction to that stuff! It is in everything too. Bleh! V I recently saw a medic-alert tag that can be worn on a watchband that looked real nice... sort of like a charm. It was gold. Want me to see if I can find out more what it is?... Karen |
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"Karen O'Mara" wrote in message om... "V" wrote in message ... Are they not the ugliest thing? Someone should make pretty ones. Pink, in fact! I have a severe latex allergy, and I make sure all medical personnel know it. I know I do not want another reaction to that stuff! It is in everything too. Bleh! V I recently saw a medic-alert tag that can be worn on a watchband that looked real nice... sort of like a charm. It was gold. Want me to see if I can find out more what it is?... Karen Please! Yes! I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance. V |
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"Karen O'Mara" wrote in message om... "V" wrote in message ... Are they not the ugliest thing? Someone should make pretty ones. Pink, in fact! I have a severe latex allergy, and I make sure all medical personnel know it. I know I do not want another reaction to that stuff! It is in everything too. Bleh! V I recently saw a medic-alert tag that can be worn on a watchband that looked real nice... sort of like a charm. It was gold. Want me to see if I can find out more what it is?... Yes please - I hate these bracelets! Saw a reasonably nice looking one for a reasonable price at Wal-Mart, but the smallest wrist size they offered was 7.5" which is big enough to slide off - and it wasn't adjustable to make it smaller sigh Think I should add "Klutz" at the bottom, in case I fall and break something? G Karen |
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"Moon Shyne" wrote in message ... "Karen O'Mara" wrote in message om... "V" wrote in message ... Are they not the ugliest thing? Someone should make pretty ones. Pink, in fact! I have a severe latex allergy, and I make sure all medical personnel know it. I know I do not want another reaction to that stuff! It is in everything too. Bleh! V I recently saw a medic-alert tag that can be worn on a watchband that looked real nice... sort of like a charm. It was gold. Want me to see if I can find out more what it is?... Yes please - I hate these bracelets! Saw a reasonably nice looking one for a reasonable price at Wal-Mart, but the smallest wrist size they offered was 7.5" which is big enough to slide off - and it wasn't adjustable to make it smaller sigh Think I should add "Klutz" at the bottom, in case I fall and break something? G Karen My medic alert charm is on a necklace. I don't wear the bracelet because I work with patients, many of them children, and the watch (and engagement ring now) is bad enough to worry about scratching people. The chain is long enough I wear it in my shirt, no one can pull at it (unless it's out in the open) and most paramedics check bracelets and necklaces. An option for those of you who can't find a bracelet to fit. I had mine custom made, for less than Medic Alert costs. The rest of my info is on a card in my wallet, so at least they can look for it when they see my tag saying "Diabetic, Insulin pump." Hopefully get my new pump soon as well, updated card and programming info. All nice things to have when the chance of serious complications is simply minutes or hours away. Just thought I'd share a little info for ya! Betsy |
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"V" wrote in message ...
I recently saw a medic-alert tag that can be worn on a watchband that looked real nice... sort of like a charm. It was gold. Want me to see if I can find out more what it is?... Karen Please! Yes! I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Here's one... http://www.id-technology.com/mediband.htm But, you know, just thinking out loud, maybe some of the i.d. bracelets made of gold or silver can be engraved with medical information?... qvc.com, hsn.com, ashford.com, ice.com have them maybe. I'll keep my eyes peeled for more ideas. Karen |
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"Betsy" wrote in message news:f24id.6480$wP1.4193@trnddc09...
My medic alert charm is on a necklace. I don't wear the bracelet because I work with patients, many of them children, and the watch (and engagement ring now) is bad enough to worry about scratching people. The chain is long enough I wear it in my shirt, no one can pull at it (unless it's out in the open) and most paramedics check bracelets and necklaces. An option for those of you who can't find a bracelet to fit. I had mine custom made, for less than Medic Alert costs. The rest of my info is on a card in my wallet, so at least they can look for it when they see my tag saying "Diabetic, Insulin pump." Hopefully get my new pump soon as well, updated card and programming info. All nice things to have when the chance of serious complications is simply minutes or hours away. Just thought I'd share a little info for ya! I saw on the diabetes newsgroup that sometimes people wear both, in case they lose one in an accident (they were motorcycle riders). And, another one posted that she designed her own "diamonds and gold" bracelet, with the international medic alert symbol on it, and the allergies and medical condition engraved on the inside. It sounded dang fancy. Karen |
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"Karen O'Mara" wrote in message om... "Betsy" wrote in message news:f24id.6480$wP1.4193@trnddc09... My medic alert charm is on a necklace. I don't wear the bracelet because I work with patients, many of them children, and the watch (and engagement ring now) is bad enough to worry about scratching people. The chain is long enough I wear it in my shirt, no one can pull at it (unless it's out in the open) and most paramedics check bracelets and necklaces. An option for those of you who can't find a bracelet to fit. I had mine custom made, for less than Medic Alert costs. The rest of my info is on a card in my wallet, so at least they can look for it when they see my tag saying "Diabetic, Insulin pump." Hopefully get my new pump soon as well, updated card and programming info. All nice things to have when the chance of serious complications is simply minutes or hours away. Just thought I'd share a little info for ya! I saw on the diabetes newsgroup that sometimes people wear both, in case they lose one in an accident (they were motorcycle riders). And, another one posted that she designed her own "diamonds and gold" bracelet, with the international medic alert symbol on it, and the allergies and medical condition engraved on the inside. It sounded dang fancy. Karen This was actually done by a jeweler. It has the medic alert symbol on the front, and on the back is engraved "Diabetic, Insulin pump." This way if I am ever found unconscious, at least they'll know what to check first...I would hope! It's on a nice strong silver rope chain, not too big, so it looks rather elegant, without the charm showing. Not that I mind, but I don't particularly like people coming up and grabbing at my chain to see the charm, so I keep it tucked in. I have a problem with people and my neck, sometimes get flashbacks, but that's another story. I really like the way this turned out because it's good quality. Some of the less expensive medic alert tags tarnish easily. No use in losing the finish because it sometimes takes the engraving with it. Had that happen once too. Hopefully this one will last a long time. It's an expense worth investing in for sure! Betsy |
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