What chemical could you put on a rag and hold to someone's face to make them lose consciousness?… by to
This is for a work of fiction. I've heard that ether or cholorform could be used. Anything else?
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Toad,
When we see movies when a perp kidnaps someone by placing a moist rag over their mouths it's assumed by the average person to be chloroform, although this is not necessarily the case, especially if the intent was to keep the target alive. This is why chloroform hasn't been used as an anesthetic by the medical community for decades, since even a tad too much could prove fatal or even if the patient were to survive could easily result in long term internal organ damage.
This is why ether began to be used as a preferred anesthetic to chloroform. (BTW, ignore that ignoramus that claims that ether will only get you high as he obviously has no understanding of the drugs he's taking or in this case, inhaling) Ether used as an anesthetic inhalant, however, had problems of its own such as being highly flammable and producing very undesirable post-anesthetic side effects like nausea and vomiting such that Ether is no longer used in the medical community for this purpose. The flammability of ether gave way to use of non-flammable anesthetics such as Halothane, yet even this drug has also produced its share of unwanted side effects such as severe liver injury in some patients that led to halothane hepatitis, and malignant hypothermia in susceptible patients that would occur from repeated exposures. This led to the demise of Halothane as an acceptable inhaled anesthetic except by vets or some 3rd world countries as I explain below.
The following are the five most commonly used inhalant anesthetics that can answer your question of inducing unconsciousness when a rag is drenched in the chemical and placed over the subject's face:
Desflurane
Sevoflurane
Isoflurane
Enflurane
Halothane *
And of these, the most commonly used are isoflurane, sevoflurane, and desflurane. Their use began in the 1980's after it was discovered that Halothane Hepatitis had a 30-70% mortality rate.
* Since Halothane requires repeated exposures to induce its undesirable effects, it is still a common method of inducing coma in the medical communities of third world countries and by Veterinarians.
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how many actually used listerine for tongue piercing? serious answers plz?… by hated by many loved by f
ok I just got my tongue pierceing on saturday, the guy who did my pierceing told me that it was ok to wash my mouth with listerine but on the internet there's alot of website that say you shouldn't. did anybody else use listerine and everything came out ok?
and what other things did ya'll do to take care of it?
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Hexalen antiseptic is what you should use.Listerine is not an antiseptic!!!You need some serious stuff when you have a hole in your tongue!I used Hexalen and salt water (it helps with the healing) like twice a day-after every meal and my tongue healed veeeery quickly.I did the same for my lip ring and I' very satisfied.The guy who performed the piercing specifically told me to use Hexalen.
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Tylenol before Alcohol, is it serious?… by Rainb
Took one tylenol for my headache, then about 1 to 2 hours later I started drinking beer casually and took one shot. Would this seriously affect my liver?
Some people say it's deadly some people say it's ok. What are some side effects, and what are good ways to help it, vitamens..etc.
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Most of us are aware of the dangers of mixing alcohol with other depressants like tranquilizers, but the labels on almost all over the counter pain relief medications contain warnings concerning their use along with the use of alcohol. Alcohol and asprin can damage the stomach lining. Alcohol and tylenol (acetaminophen) can increase the risk of damage to the liver. Alcohol and Advil (ibuprofen) can cause ulcers and stomach bleeding.
Here's a list of some common drugs and the side effects which can develop if they are used in connection with alcohol:
Demoral, Darvon, Codeine: Impaired central nervous system function. Possibly fatal in certain strengths and combinations.
Bufferin, Aspirin, Excedrin, Anacin, Alka-Seltzer: Possible irritation and bleeding in stomach and intestines.
Valium, Librium, etc.: Decreases alertness, impairs judgment. Possibly fatal combination.
Sominex, Sleep-Ese: Greatly increases drug
What cud i be suffering from,my skin itches so much and then i develop pimples like on my arms and feet.?… by feli
My skin is itching so much mainly on the back of my hands and the lower parts of my legs.after several days i develop pimples mainly in the same parts.these pimples will also itch so much for about two weeks and then dissappear leaving dark patches.what could i be suffering frm
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im pretty much sure its atopic dermatitis or known as eczema. it flares up mostly during winter and summer and is terribly itchy. kids can loose sleep due to the itchiness and if it gets deeply infected, it can leave scars. but the patches ur talking about is pigments, it'll clear up in about a year or two. but the main point is, if u ever have a family history of eczema, or had eczema urself whether ur a baby or seomthing, its most likely its gonna come up again. u cant cure it but u can prevent it. go see a doctor and they'll prescribe u some ointments. u said ur hands and feet im pretty sure they're gonna prescribe u diprolene, cordran tape, or clobetasol ointment. but they can also prescribe u some elocon, triamcinolone, or dermasmoothe. but the most common one is triamcinolone ointment or cream. try not to take showers for longer than 10 minutes with hot water and put eucerin on after. good luck.
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Is there any cures for frontal hair loss or anything that will slow down the process of thinning hair?… by mr.
all of a sudden my hair started thinning… first it started with a very tiny spot no bigger then the tip if my nail, on the top of my head and within a month i have thin (almost bald) spot all over my head, mostly in the front. and i know rogaine help to regrow hair on the vertex of the head but is there anything that will help for the front? please help!
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There are several forms of hair loss. If it is male pattern baldness (Androgenetic alopecia) then the hair loss cannot be fully cured in most cases, but just frozen for some time with the treatments availiable on market today.
1) Hair transplant (FUE technology) creates really natural hairline, no scars, the best way to go if you have enough donor hair and money of course.
2. Propecia (Finasteride) and Minoxidil are the only ones approved by FDA and proven to work in most men so far.
Generic Propecia (finasteride) is also ok. I use it with same results, and unfortunately same side efefcts(a bit dry feeling in the scalp) as brand propecia. Have tried lots of herbal crap before it and laser combs, so far the only thing that prevents my hairloss, not much regrowth, but has stopped my hairloss completely.
I buy from this pharmacy for the last 2 years – http://www.1rx.biz/generic_propecia.html . It is under $1 per pill for 1mg propecia.
also see
http://www.propecia.com
http://www.rogaine.com
But before you consider to start propecia you must really study about the side effects. It can mess your hormones real bad if you are not lucky, so you must choose, hair or these side effects. Quite a big perecent have these side effects, more than Merck – the company that holds
Propecia trademark is saying. see the link for side effects stories www.propeciahelp.com
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What are the benefits of taking extra Calcium?… by Pamela
I started taking extra calcium (I take a Multivitam for people over the age of 50) because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have noticed that it helps me to sleep better as well. Are there any other benefits?
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There is some good information in the answers given, but some incorrect information as well.
There are a few main points to make. First and foremost, your body can only absorb up to 600 mg of Calcium at any given point in time (which is why most multivitamins only have up to 500 mg per dose), so taking more than that in a dose can actually hurt you.
If you take more than your body can absorb, it will NOT all be passed (although some can, not al of it will)… like other minerals, it can build up in your body and can contribute to gall stones, kidney stones, Calcium build-up, and other adverse health concerns.
Another very important thing is to make sure you take other ingredients to help the absorption of the Calcium, which is why most Calcium products also have Vitamin D and/or K, Magnesium, or Boron among other things. Those other ingredients help the absorption of Calcium into your bones.
If your doctor has recommended you take extra Calcium, make sure you know what amounts of the other vitamins/minerals you should take to work with the Calcium.
As long as you take Calcium correctly and with the right synergistic ingredients, Calcium is primarily beneficial for bone health and structure, as well as the health of teeth and nails as has already been mentioned… but just adding Calcium alone (or too much at once) can cause more problems than the minor bone health aspects you may get.
The source of Calcium doesn't matter as much as what you take with it, but Calcium is Calcium. Drinking more milk will put more Calcium in your system, so be mindful of that while you are taking Calcium supplements. I'm not sure what the other person was referring to about “artificial Calcium”…. Calcium is processed from natural sources, whether those be mineral, bonemeal, or dairy (which is seldom in a supplement form).
Some people take Calcium and/or Magnesium at night to help relax their body, but with all minerals, you need to make sure you're taking them for the right reason, not just as a sleep aid or something else. Good luck!
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How long does it take before Accupril begins to lower blood pressure?… by Esmeral
I began taking it a few days ago and I am still testing in the pre-hypertension range. Thanks!
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Esmerelda,
My accupril was added to a diuretic for blood pressure that wasn't enough. By my next doctor's visit a month later, I was already in the range where I needed to be.
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what is the proper generic or trade name for Heparin?… by webbs3
I need to know what is the right name for Heparin. I think that it is Hep-lock, and my classmates think it is calciparine or lovalox. Please let me know asap!
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HEPARIN is the generic and it comes in various trade names which includes CALCIPARINE and HEP-LOCK.
Heparin (or Heparinic Acid) is simply called HEPARIN as its generic name.It comes in different brand names such as: Liquaemin, Calcilean, Hepalean, Heparin Leo, CALCIPARINE, Hemochron, HEP-LOCK, etc.
>>Calciparine and hep-lock are some of the brand products of heparin.
>>Lovalox? I guess you mean to say LOVENOX…if so, Lovenox is a brand name of a low molecular weight heparin called ENOXAPARIN.
>>Hep-lock also refers to a certain intavenous access which is flushed with a solution containing heparin as its “lock” to prevent clotting or clogging up.
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current issues in anesthesiology?… by johnnyru
what are some up and comming ideas, procedures, etc. in the field of anesthesiology? any new problems, equpment, possibilities? anything with in the last two years would be great. thanks!
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HA! I know Mark Wallace! He was 2 years ahead of me in residency! What's he doing with cannabis, I wonder? Hmmmm.
The thing that you're going to hear a LOT about soon is intra-operative awareness, because there is a movie about it coming out. We're all dreading it. It's not new, but it's going to be in the news. The BIS (bispectral index) monitor has also been around for a while now, but I don't use it and don't know anybody who really does. It was all the rage a decade ago, but I don't think it's worthwhile. It's supposed to prevent awareness and allow us to use less drug and wake people up faster, but it really doesn't do any of those things.
There's also a lot going on now with Trasylol and open heart surgery – they're pulling it off the market after a big study came out saying that it increases the chance of dying.
There's a non-invasive arterial line replacement monitor, but it has a lot of drawbacks, too. There are some new intubating scopes – those could be good.
The last really big things I've seen have been around since the 90's – propofol, sevoflurane and desflurane. Drugs that disappear more quickly and allow us to send people home faster. Also the laryngeal mask airway. I love the LMA!
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Does anyone know how to cure hay fever?… by velocityfir
I have constant hay fever.