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EnsenadaDr
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A patient with chronic atrial fibrillation was told by a Mexican cardiologist that they could be cardioverted (a mini defibrillation) but that the
atrial fibrillation would return right away.
I questioned this theory along with the fact that this particular cardiologist didn't check the INR of the person while on Coumadin. Lo and behold
the person had a stroke and started taking better care of himself, and was advised in the US to cardiovert the atrial fibrillation after years of
being chronic.
The person is now for the most part in sinus rhythm. Hallelujah!!
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EnsenadaDr
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What's in the kit besides a worm and Tequila, may I ask? | Quote: | Originally posted by EdZeranski
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
While atrial fibrillation can be tolerated for months and years, ..... |
My case exactly! For years during work related physicals the docs said "Oh you have a bit of arythmia" None ever gave any weight to it or further
comment so on it went until I passed out after coming home from the post office. Now its an aspirin and metaprolol everyday and its been fine for 3
years. I do know there was medical equipment in the Loreto hospital that was unmaintained or had no trained operators. When going South I take my
TCCC, Tactical Combat Casualty Care triage kit with me. Luckily I did not need it in Iraq or Afghanistan but it would be helpful if the first on an
accident scene .
EdZ KG6UTS
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
The person is now for the most part in sinus rhythm. Hallelujah!! |
For all parts, in fact. After a couple of days of instability, the 'ol ticker settled into sync and never looked back.
The Doc mentioned is one of Ensenada's finest. He once told me he did open heart surgeries.
Gaww Damm. I shudder to think about it.
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EdZeranski
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patch me up Scotty
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
What's in the kit besides a worm and Tequila, may I ask? | Quote: | [
Clotting cloth, bandages, rubber globes, disinfectant, tourniquet , needles to relieve lung impaction, nose tube for blocked throat passage etc etc
etc. Scissors, razor for cutting away clothes. The Tequilla isn't issued in the TCCC pck but it is always in reach. ~8^)
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EnsenadaDr
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man sounds like you are ready for the next Mexican revolution!!
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bajaguy
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Medical Training/Information
Sharp Medical Centers (San Diego/Chula Vista) International Patient Services regularly present FREE training and medical informational seminars in
Ensenada for both Ex-Pats and Nationals. You do not have to be a Sharp patient to attend.
Training seminars have included such topics as the new CPR method, AED operation, Heart Health, diet and excercise, skin cancer; preventing falls and
more. Seminar presenters have included PA's, NP's and doctors.
Also included have been presentations by the local Red Cross, the local (private) ambulance service and Velmar hospital.
These seminars are free and are held at the San Nicholas Hotel/Casino.
The next presentation will be Wednesday, October 9, 2013
If you are interested in attending or want to be put on the notification list, contact:
Tillie Foster at:
tillie.f@snhotelcasino.com
646-154-2060
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redmesa
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Sharp Medical Centers (San Diego/Chula Vista) International Patient Services regularly present FREE training and medical informational seminars in
Ensenada for both Ex-Pats and Nationals. You do not have to be a Sharp patient to attend.
Training seminars have included such topics as the new CPR method, AED operation, Heart Health, diet and excercise, skin cancer; preventing falls and
more. Seminar presenters have included PA's, NP's and doctors.
Also included have been presentations by the local Red Cross, the local (private) ambulance service and Velmar hospital.
These seminars are free and are held at the San Nicholas Hotel/Casino.
The next presentation will be Wednesday, October 9, 2013
If you are interested in attending or want to be put on the notification list, contact:
Tillie Foster at:
tillie.f@snhotelcasino.com
646-154-2060 |
That is great for you guys up there. Send them south.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by redmesa
That is great for you guys up there. Send them south. |
Here ya go. Give them a call and ask for Miranda or Jackie
http://www.sharp.com/international-services/index.cfm
Or send 'em an e-mail
https://www.sharp.com/contact/multicultural-services.cfm
[Edited on 9-5-2013 by bajaguy]
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EnsenadaDr
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They usually have a presentation about every 6 months but I have not seen a CPR class included in their presentations. I attended one about a year
ago and they did not have a CPR class included though Jacquie did tell me they had one in Baja Sur. It is somewhat of a sales pitch for local
businesses from my recollection but also gives a free breakfast!! | Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Sharp Medical Centers (San Diego/Chula Vista) International Patient Services regularly present FREE training and medical informational seminars in
Ensenada for both Ex-Pats and Nationals. You do not have to be a Sharp patient to attend.
Training seminars have included such topics as the new CPR method, AED operation, Heart Health, diet and excercise, skin cancer; preventing falls and
more. Seminar presenters have included PA's, NP's and doctors.
Also included have been presentations by the local Red Cross, the local (private) ambulance service and Velmar hospital.
These seminars are free and are held at the San Nicholas Hotel/Casino.
The next presentation will be Wednesday, October 9, 2013
If you are interested in attending or want to be put on the notification list, contact:
Tillie Foster at:
tillie.f@snhotelcasino.com
646-154-2060 |
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bajaguy
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Presentations are about every 4 months.............I was at the CPR and AED class....where were you???.
Don't remember any sales pitch, but an explaination of services available, continental breakfast (coffee, pastry and fruit) available.
And yes, Jacquie did say they do presentations in Baja Sur.
If anyone wants to schedule a visit/training in their area, they should contact Sharp and work out details.
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
They usually have a presentation about every 6 months but I have not seen a CPR class included in their presentations. I attended one about a year
ago and they did not have a CPR class included though Jacquie did tell me they had one in Baja Sur. It is somewhat of a sales pitch for local
businesses from my recollection but also gives a free breakfast!! |
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EnsenadaDr
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Really? Well that's good to know because the last presentation I went to there was no formal CPR or AED class. I probably was working at the Cantu
clinic full time, since they present usually during the week. I don't think you would know me if you saw me anyway since I sat next to you and your
wife at Jerry's Café Orleans a few months back and you didn't seem to know who I was. | Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Presentations are about every 4 months.............I was at the CPR and AED class....where were you???.
Don't remember any sales pitch, but an explaination of services available, continental breakfast (coffee, pastry and fruit) available.
And yes, Jacquie did say they do presentations in Baja Sur.
If anyone wants to schedule a visit/training in their area, they should contact Sharp and work out details.
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
They usually have a presentation about every 6 months but I have not seen a CPR class included in their presentations. I attended one about a year
ago and they did not have a CPR class included though Jacquie did tell me they had one in Baja Sur. It is somewhat of a sales pitch for local
businesses from my recollection but also gives a free breakfast!! |
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bajaguy
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Oh, I was aware you were there, just didn't want the other patrons to know I knew you
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I don't think you would know me if you saw me anyway since I sat next to you and your wife at Jerry's Café Orleans a few months back and you didn't
seem to know who I was. |
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EnsenadaDr
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Why is that? I am on very good terms with your neighbors at the Country Club that go to the German group every Thursday there. Don't be shy!!!
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MrBillM
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Age-Related Interests
One aspect of getting old seems to be this expanding obsession with getting even older.
The young wildly and cheerfully live hard and tempt fate everyday and LOVE it. The old seem desperate to hang on at all costs.
The Defib obsession reminds me of an occasion years ago when I stopped at "Hadley's" in the San Gorgonio Pass and found it packed
with Geezers minutely examining every word on the packages of various "Health-Food" items apparently hoping to squeeze every last minute out of their
existence.
Sad.
[Edited on 9-5-2013 by MrBillM]
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