First Steps in a Poisoning Emergency
A poisoning may have occurred. What should I do?
Follow these basic steps at the first sign of a poisoning.
If the person inhaled poison: Get to fresh air right away. Call the toll-free Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center.
If the person has poison on the skin: Take off any clothing the poison touched. Rinse skin with running water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call the toll-free Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center.
If the person has poison in the eyes: Rinse eyes with running water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call Poison Help (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center.
In some cases, you should not try to give first aid: If the person swallowed the wrong medicine or too much medicine: Call Poison Help (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center.
What should I do if my child swallows something poisonous?
Right away call the toll-free Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222), which connects you to your local poison center. Every poisoning is different. Treatment advice will depend on the type and amount of poison involved. The child’s age, weight, and medical history will affect treatment, too.
Should I use activated charcoal when I suspect someone has been poisoned?
No. Activated charcoal addresses certain poisons, but it is difficult to use. Your poison center will decide if activated charcoal should be used. The poison center may call a hospital to advise what type of treatment to use.
From Poisoning Site
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Green Beans with Rosemary & Garlic (crock pot) Recipe
We at T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) were having our annual "Induction of Officers" potluck. So each of us were bringing a dish. I made some alterations to one I found in a Crock Pot Cookbook since I had just gotten back from Las Vegas 4 days earlier. I had brought back some fresh rosemary from my brother's garden which I wanted to use. This is the recipe I ended up with and the gals loved it.
*note since we have had such a horrible time with fresh vegetables lately I didn't find any good fresh green beans. The original recipe said fresh or canned. I don't ever use canned (due to high sodium/so mushy) so I had substituted frozen, by thawing the beans out in the refrigerator overnight (in there original pkg.) then draining what little water there was by placing them in a colander. The gals said they thought they were "fresh green beans".
64 ounces reg-cut frozen (do NOT use french style cut) Green Beans, thawed overnight (in refrigerator), drained in colander OR Fresh Green Beans
2 tsp. Beef Bouillon Granules
1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh Rosemary
2 Tbsp. minced Garlic
1/4 cup Water
Fat-free Cooking Spray
1. Spray slow cooker/crock pot with fat-free cooking spray.
2. Add all ingredients and mix well.
3. Cook on high 3-4 hours.
Notes:
If you like, add 2 Tbsp. minced onions to step 2.
Per Serving: 46 calories; trace total fat; 7 total carbohydrates; 1g protein.
serves 8
Notes:
Check the label on the frozen green beans for an accurate Calorie Count. The green beans I got were Smith's Brand (Kroger Value) and were 30 calories. Some of the other brands I found - C&W=30 calories, Birdseye=35, and ones just listed as frozen=27. Therse are for 1/2 cup to 1 cup servings. So check labels for both serving size and calorie count. Especially if you are watching your weight like me.
*note since we have had such a horrible time with fresh vegetables lately I didn't find any good fresh green beans. The original recipe said fresh or canned. I don't ever use canned (due to high sodium/so mushy) so I had substituted frozen, by thawing the beans out in the refrigerator overnight (in there original pkg.) then draining what little water there was by placing them in a colander. The gals said they thought they were "fresh green beans".
64 ounces reg-cut frozen (do NOT use french style cut) Green Beans, thawed overnight (in refrigerator), drained in colander OR Fresh Green Beans
2 tsp. Beef Bouillon Granules
1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh Rosemary
2 Tbsp. minced Garlic
1/4 cup Water
Fat-free Cooking Spray
1. Spray slow cooker/crock pot with fat-free cooking spray.
2. Add all ingredients and mix well.
3. Cook on high 3-4 hours.
Notes:
If you like, add 2 Tbsp. minced onions to step 2.
Per Serving: 46 calories; trace total fat; 7 total carbohydrates; 1g protein.
serves 8
Notes:
Check the label on the frozen green beans for an accurate Calorie Count. The green beans I got were Smith's Brand (Kroger Value) and were 30 calories. Some of the other brands I found - C&W=30 calories, Birdseye=35, and ones just listed as frozen=27. Therse are for 1/2 cup to 1 cup servings. So check labels for both serving size and calorie count. Especially if you are watching your weight like me.
Friday, April 22, 2011
My Recent Brush With Cancer
Two weeks ago my Doctor's Medical Assistant called me. She told me that the Mammogram I had in Dec. showed something and that I needed to see a surgeon for a biopsy. She gave me the Surgeon's name and phone number so I could schedule an appointment. I asked her which breast it was and she said she didn't have that information in front of her. I was a bit annoyed about that since I had worked for 30 years in the Medical Profession, part of it also being in Doctor's offices and Clinics before I moved on to Hospitals and Surgical Centers. We never gave information like she gave me over the phone for one. We always made an appointment for the patient to come in for a follow-up to have the doctor tell the patient. Also, why was it all of a sudden urgent when it has been 3 1/2 months since my Mammogram? Why did I not get a call sooner? Was it forgotten in the two appointments that I had seen my doctor in between on since the Mammogram? It seemed so wrong the way it was handled. And yet she DID NOT even have the RESULTS WITH HER when she called me!! I NEVER called a patient without the results right in front of me in all my 30 years of being in the Medical Field!
I made the appointment and my husband went with me to see the surgeon who was a very intelligent man. I was sent to another hospital for a different type of biopsy, than the more invasive surgical one the surgeon performed, due to the minuscule size. They were so tiny,actually 1/10th the size of buckshot. We had to view them with a magnifying glass. We had to drive to St. George, 45 minutes away, the biopsy was performed with a long needle and four little pieces were retrieved and a tiny titanium tag placed where they were removed. The tag was for future reference for either the surgeon if more surgery is required or future mammograms. Either way it is permanent & will not set off metal detectors at the Airports I'm told.
I waited four days for the results. Yesterday, I received the results that "I do not have Cancer". I am grateful since Breast Cancer took one of my Aunts when she was 54 and I am currently 51.
I am glad I have been having my Mammograms since the age of 40 years old. I had two fatty adipose masses taken out 7 years ago. Back then they were not detected when they were so small. They also watched them over a three year period. The first year the did a needle biopsy by withdrawing fluid only. Year two was no growth or anything. Year three they had tripled in size so they did a ultrasound and decided to remove them. They were benign also. We had expected them to be 99% benign before they were removed though.
Therefore, I am a great advocate about getting your Mammogram every year. It is very important. DO NOT PUT IT OFF. Early Detection is the best way for Early Treatment. The new Mammogram technology is great especially how they could detect such a small tiny tumor as they did on my mammogram this year versus 7 years ago was totally amazing to me. It sure proved to me that if it had gone the other way I would have had very early detection and a very very good chance of Treatment and Recovery.
I made the appointment and my husband went with me to see the surgeon who was a very intelligent man. I was sent to another hospital for a different type of biopsy, than the more invasive surgical one the surgeon performed, due to the minuscule size. They were so tiny,actually 1/10th the size of buckshot. We had to view them with a magnifying glass. We had to drive to St. George, 45 minutes away, the biopsy was performed with a long needle and four little pieces were retrieved and a tiny titanium tag placed where they were removed. The tag was for future reference for either the surgeon if more surgery is required or future mammograms. Either way it is permanent & will not set off metal detectors at the Airports I'm told.
I waited four days for the results. Yesterday, I received the results that "I do not have Cancer". I am grateful since Breast Cancer took one of my Aunts when she was 54 and I am currently 51.
I am glad I have been having my Mammograms since the age of 40 years old. I had two fatty adipose masses taken out 7 years ago. Back then they were not detected when they were so small. They also watched them over a three year period. The first year the did a needle biopsy by withdrawing fluid only. Year two was no growth or anything. Year three they had tripled in size so they did a ultrasound and decided to remove them. They were benign also. We had expected them to be 99% benign before they were removed though.
Therefore, I am a great advocate about getting your Mammogram every year. It is very important. DO NOT PUT IT OFF. Early Detection is the best way for Early Treatment. The new Mammogram technology is great especially how they could detect such a small tiny tumor as they did on my mammogram this year versus 7 years ago was totally amazing to me. It sure proved to me that if it had gone the other way I would have had very early detection and a very very good chance of Treatment and Recovery.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Whispers (in the Wind)
Whispers(in the Wind)
No place to hide the pain
That’s clawing me inside
As here I stand
Holding your hand..
Heated words and Pride
Roaring…like the wind
Threatening to divide
Whispers…crashing end to end.
Reminding me, what love is
What matters most, Us
Not who’s right, life and time
Our vows and love that binds.
Mis-spoken words, scorching Pride
Floating...whispers in the wind
I pray it’s not time…to decide
I whisper..God, don’t let us end.
Whispers, floating in the wind
Whispers, like prayers I send
Whispers, spoken in your ear
Whispers, God did hear
Whispers…..in the wind
Whispers…..my love....
March 24,2011
Dedicated to my husband Russ
Who I almost lost in July 2010.
But after 5 days in a coma he
Awoke. The doctors had already
Given up on him on the 4th day.
I had many prayer chains going
On his behalf--so the Dr. in charge
Called Russ the Miracle Man.
No place to hide the pain
That’s clawing me inside
As here I stand
Holding your hand..
Heated words and Pride
Roaring…like the wind
Threatening to divide
Whispers…crashing end to end.
Reminding me, what love is
What matters most, Us
Not who’s right, life and time
Our vows and love that binds.
Mis-spoken words, scorching Pride
Floating...whispers in the wind
I pray it’s not time…to decide
I whisper..God, don’t let us end.
Whispers, floating in the wind
Whispers, like prayers I send
Whispers, spoken in your ear
Whispers, God did hear
Whispers…..in the wind
Whispers…..my love....
March 24,2011
Dedicated to my husband Russ
Who I almost lost in July 2010.
But after 5 days in a coma he
Awoke. The doctors had already
Given up on him on the 4th day.
I had many prayer chains going
On his behalf--so the Dr. in charge
Called Russ the Miracle Man.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Update On My Life With Fibromyalgia
My Fibromyalgia has been hard to control. I haven't been doing any writing for over a year now-as you can see. I am going to try harder though. I had surgery on my right rotator cuff 10 wks. ago. I had injured it on a trip we took to the East coast to see our Grandchildren in January. It was great to finally see them. I am now strengthening the rotator cuff. It is taking a long time to heal and progress as I had fell on it once 5 weeks post-op. That set me back about two weeks in my physical therapy. I am looking forward to knitting and doing more with my shoulder once again.
My son and his daughter will be moving out here soon. My daughter and her family are even considering it too. It would be nice to have my side of the family nearby me for a while-it's been ten yrs. since my children have lived nearby. I have missed alot of my grandchildren's growing up.
My husband is having more problems with his MS as I have been with my Fibromyalgia. My biggest problem with the fibro is that I can't take any pain pills they prescribe because I am always being allergic to them. My body just keeps rejecting them each time and keeps being allergic each time-even the pain patches. It's difficult to control the pain with just ice and motrin. I have recently begun a regimen of Magnesium which does help "some". Also, by experimenting with foods I have found that Cherries and Bannanas also help with pain. And the Bannanas eaten before bed also help me sleep a little better too.
My son and his daughter will be moving out here soon. My daughter and her family are even considering it too. It would be nice to have my side of the family nearby me for a while-it's been ten yrs. since my children have lived nearby. I have missed alot of my grandchildren's growing up.
My husband is having more problems with his MS as I have been with my Fibromyalgia. My biggest problem with the fibro is that I can't take any pain pills they prescribe because I am always being allergic to them. My body just keeps rejecting them each time and keeps being allergic each time-even the pain patches. It's difficult to control the pain with just ice and motrin. I have recently begun a regimen of Magnesium which does help "some". Also, by experimenting with foods I have found that Cherries and Bannanas also help with pain. And the Bannanas eaten before bed also help me sleep a little better too.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Gingerbread Men
Roll, roll the brown dough
Spread the flour thick
So the dough don’t stick
On the rolling pin.
Cut out little men
With a cookie cutter
Put them on the pan
Cook in the oven.
Pull them out when done
Decorate cookies with icing
Making smiles and buttons
Eat them while still warm, yum!
Spread the flour thick
So the dough don’t stick
On the rolling pin.
Cut out little men
With a cookie cutter
Put them on the pan
Cook in the oven.
Pull them out when done
Decorate cookies with icing
Making smiles and buttons
Eat them while still warm, yum!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Poet's Corner: Pasties
Pasties
Don't forget the Pasties
Tonight for the Party
Party? Pasties?
That's a new side to my hubby.
He came in the door
At half past four
I displayed pasties in red
He grinned and shook his head.
I buttoned up, as we dashed out the door
Off to my husband's brothers
Oh No, oh me, oh my
I learn, Pasties are a Pie.
Don't forget the Pasties
Tonight for the Party
Party? Pasties?
That's a new side to my hubby.
He came in the door
At half past four
I displayed pasties in red
He grinned and shook his head.
I buttoned up, as we dashed out the door
Off to my husband's brothers
Oh No, oh me, oh my
I learn, Pasties are a Pie.
Monday, June 1, 2009
I'm Back
Hi, Did you miss me?
Let me tell you what's been going on and where I've been or should I say where we are now?.
First off Russ wasn't working due to his MS..so he had to apply for SSD. In the meantime we tried living on mine. Which wasn't easy 'cause we couldn't pay our mortgage at all.
Let me tell you DO NOT BELIEVE THE B.S. THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL HELP PEOPLE WITH THEIR MORTGAGES BECAUSE IF ANYONE NEEDED IT BADLY WE DID AND THEY WOULD NOT! They are only wanting to help those with Perfect credit and high-paying jobs! We didn't fit either category! So we made a choice to give up the house before foreclosure.
Russ finally got his SSD in March and we looked at places closer to his kids. We didn't want to be too close due to we didn't want them to decide, at the last minute, to drop off the grandkids for us to babysit. We found a fourplex that we liked. The landlords normally didn't take pets without approval, so we had to take Sammie and Jaws on an interview. They were both on their best behavior and passed. We are twenty one miles from the kids--we figured that's far enough that they will call for us to babysit. We have already babysat once and will be doing so this weekend and Monday too. It's nice to have it planned out in advance this way though.
We live outside our little town of Buhl, seven miles outside of it--near the dairies--and into the country. Three miles down the road is the Hot Springs, five miles from us is a pool, a few more miles is some of the best fishing in this part of the State (being that we live in the Thousand Springs Area). Yes, there is a Golf course nofar either as it is Russ' favorite sport. Buhl is the type of small country town that you can go get a burger and bump into farmer Frank and talk for an hour and a half about this and that and never be in a rush. Nobody at the burger joint rushes you, Frank doesn't nor do you..you just sit and relax and enjoy the day that way. It's the way of country life here. Our day begins with the sounds of cows mooing, birds chirping, dogs barking, geese cackling, pheasants crowing and the sun peeking into our bedroom window. We walk the dogs outside to the fence and watch as the cows in the pasture mosey around and the clouds drift by the sun while the wind blows through the grass. Right now spring has sprung the tulips have blossomed red and yellow. Purple and white crocuses in their crowning glory, the rhubarb is growing taller by the day, Sammie and Jaws are rolling in the green grass, the wind is softly playing the chimes. Sammie goes on point as the cows move toward home as the sun becomes lower in the sky. She's thinking this may be the time she gets herself one (haha), Russ calls her back, the first time Jaws heard a cow moo he hid behind me (not anymore though), now he tries to climb through the fence. Purple and red fill the sky as we walk to the porch and watch the sun finish setting. Sigh.....the end of another day in the country.
As for our health -- finally I found a pain specialist in Pocatello before we moved who found the right combination of meds that are working for my Fibromyalgia. I am going to keep going to her every three months. As for Russ--the shot for $5,200.00 per month wasn't working so they took him off of it a few weeks before we left. They want to wait four months and start him on anti-rejection drugs for his MS. Our total time from renting the apartment to moving was six days then we didn't have internet for so long that's part of the reason I've been gone so long too. Besides not feeling even good enough to type on the keyboard nor even knit.
Well, take care everyone.
Let me tell you what's been going on and where I've been or should I say where we are now?.
First off Russ wasn't working due to his MS..so he had to apply for SSD. In the meantime we tried living on mine. Which wasn't easy 'cause we couldn't pay our mortgage at all.
Let me tell you DO NOT BELIEVE THE B.S. THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL HELP PEOPLE WITH THEIR MORTGAGES BECAUSE IF ANYONE NEEDED IT BADLY WE DID AND THEY WOULD NOT! They are only wanting to help those with Perfect credit and high-paying jobs! We didn't fit either category! So we made a choice to give up the house before foreclosure.
Russ finally got his SSD in March and we looked at places closer to his kids. We didn't want to be too close due to we didn't want them to decide, at the last minute, to drop off the grandkids for us to babysit. We found a fourplex that we liked. The landlords normally didn't take pets without approval, so we had to take Sammie and Jaws on an interview. They were both on their best behavior and passed. We are twenty one miles from the kids--we figured that's far enough that they will call for us to babysit. We have already babysat once and will be doing so this weekend and Monday too. It's nice to have it planned out in advance this way though.
We live outside our little town of Buhl, seven miles outside of it--near the dairies--and into the country. Three miles down the road is the Hot Springs, five miles from us is a pool, a few more miles is some of the best fishing in this part of the State (being that we live in the Thousand Springs Area). Yes, there is a Golf course nofar either as it is Russ' favorite sport. Buhl is the type of small country town that you can go get a burger and bump into farmer Frank and talk for an hour and a half about this and that and never be in a rush. Nobody at the burger joint rushes you, Frank doesn't nor do you..you just sit and relax and enjoy the day that way. It's the way of country life here. Our day begins with the sounds of cows mooing, birds chirping, dogs barking, geese cackling, pheasants crowing and the sun peeking into our bedroom window. We walk the dogs outside to the fence and watch as the cows in the pasture mosey around and the clouds drift by the sun while the wind blows through the grass. Right now spring has sprung the tulips have blossomed red and yellow. Purple and white crocuses in their crowning glory, the rhubarb is growing taller by the day, Sammie and Jaws are rolling in the green grass, the wind is softly playing the chimes. Sammie goes on point as the cows move toward home as the sun becomes lower in the sky. She's thinking this may be the time she gets herself one (haha), Russ calls her back, the first time Jaws heard a cow moo he hid behind me (not anymore though), now he tries to climb through the fence. Purple and red fill the sky as we walk to the porch and watch the sun finish setting. Sigh.....the end of another day in the country.
As for our health -- finally I found a pain specialist in Pocatello before we moved who found the right combination of meds that are working for my Fibromyalgia. I am going to keep going to her every three months. As for Russ--the shot for $5,200.00 per month wasn't working so they took him off of it a few weeks before we left. They want to wait four months and start him on anti-rejection drugs for his MS. Our total time from renting the apartment to moving was six days then we didn't have internet for so long that's part of the reason I've been gone so long too. Besides not feeling even good enough to type on the keyboard nor even knit.
Well, take care everyone.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
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