Nitrous Oxide

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Just seen this on Virgin news

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-19841308

Perhaps a reminder of the dangers of a seemingly harmless anaesthetic gas some would use in podiatry.
Cheers
D

 

Thank you Dellypoos for highlighting this.

A valuable lesson should be learned by those who choose to play with medication as opposed to being trained in the appropriate use of licensed medications. Knowing how & when to utilise any medication or anaesthetic is surely the key to its safe use. I personally would never advocate the use of any medicament for recreational use as appears to be the case in this instance. In much the same way as I would never self administrate diamorphine for my own use although if prescribed it under the correct clinical guidance I would likely concur with the clinicians guidance provided. All about what is appropriate I think.

Lotsa lurve, Mand' x

 

Hi Mand
In my previous life where nitrous oxide was used for pain relief on patients, it was found to be addictive for several members of staff that abused it.

The death of this lad is a stark reminder as you say any drug should be used with caution.
Cheers hun
D xx

 

Hi Del,

We did our annual Basic life support update last week which included O2 & Entonox use update. The ambulance man who provided the training also told us of crew being dismissed for abuse of Entonox.

 

It was a common problem in my days, I would have hoped it was sorted by now.....obviously not :hammer:

I think this story makes the use of Entonox ( nitrous oxide) in podiatry use questionable. I personally cannot see the need for it and cant invisidge a situation where it would be required anyway, but thats just me.

Having worked with major Trauma for 24 years and used Entonox many times in those situations perhaps I have a different perspective??
Cheers
D

 

And in a similar vein from todays virgin news

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/19866191#

Cheers
D

 

Is it just me or do others ask themesleves 'Why' would they want to do these things without thinking of the consequences?

Or maybe I'm just getting old

At least the nitrous oxide guy is now a candidate for the Darwin Awards I suppose.

Nick

 

Coz they are young and silly Nick = the folly of youth so yes you are gettin old...
But so am I so ...:drinks
Cheers
D

 

Yeah I think there are a few specimens of homo sapien out there that are missing the sapien element!

Cheers and may old guys (and gals) rule

Nick

 

Stupid things to do with chemicals!

I think Gaby Scanlon, 18 may disagree!

 

Makes you wonder how much damage is being done to those who inhale the vapour or the long term effects to those who work with it on a regular basis
cheers
D

 

Before we get too "Mr Mackie", let's keep this in proportion mmmkay?

Alcohol kills tens of thousands of people every year directly and indirectly, making it the second most lethal drug one can buy, after cigarettes. Yet we most of us enjoy a glass of poison in the evening and several at a conference. Caffeine is one which kills less, but I suspect on aggregate accounts for more than one a year. I can't be bothered to find numbers for how many have OD's on other medications, but it's surely more than a few.

Life is not without risk, and people self medicate for fun every single day. The kids death was tragic, but to Nominate the guy for a Darwin award for doing something I suspect every one of us did in their youth (hands up who's never drunk too much and put themselves at risk) seems a bit trite to me!

 

K. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hhmn5VR7DY K.

 

Mm'k?

m'k.

 

I do not believe Dolly ever took drugs.

I model my life on hers. Well except the inflatable vest.

Oh, plus I look crap in fringes.

 

She's from the Deep South, surely she was licking the back's of Cane Toads when she wrote, 9 t' 5, or at least Jane Fonda's face (which probably had more chemicals on i, and within it, at the time than the top of a cistern in a night club)?

 

Ah think you'll find Cane Toad is awl natural & in no way distorts a good, clean livin' gals grasp on reality. Seen the lady live & would believe her if she was sellin' insoles to alter DNA sequences or was a'dancin' barefooted on a mountain. No drugs included or freaky stuff excepting watered darn Carling at Sheffield Arena.

Still wouldn't drink the funky stuff smoking outa a glass thanks.

 

even a hug can be dangerous if you squeeze too hard.

 

Never.

I`m a firm believer of everything, with the exception of hugs, in moderation. Y`know, that 3rd pint will only lead to madness and destruction. Unless of course, `it all goes ****up. May aswell get ****faced then.`

OK, quiet couple of days. Revisiting That M & W Look too often, it would appear

 

3rd pint?

No, the inebriati specifically specify 1.5 - 1.75 of a drink.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usDuyoec6Lc
:drinks

 

From 4.46

 

From the NY State Osteoporosis Prevention & Educatiopn Program

" How does a vertebral fracture happen?

When someone has osteoporosis they have an increased risk for fracture. A vertebral fracture can occur spontaneously in an individual with osteoporosis. There may be no precipitating event or trauma.............. People with osteoporosis may develop compression fractures as a result of severe coughing or sneezing. Even an affectionate hug from a loved one has been reported to cause a spine fracture in individuals with advanced osteoporosis. "

http://www.podiatry-arena.com/images/smilies/butcher.gif

Steve

 

K, gotcha. I was being facetious. My late mother (who had chemotherapy induced osteoporosis) fractured ribs getting out of the back of my 3 door car, because i insisted that my newborn son`s carseat went in the passenger seat, when I drove her to the hospital for treatment. Still carry the guilt.

 

Blinda.
How long have we "known" each other through this forum?
I was being facetious as well..........but if we ever do meet please don't hug me too hard!

Steve

 

Hmmmm. I also don`t make promises I can`t keep.