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Post by strumntheguitar on Jul 30, 2009 0:47:08 GMT -5
Steps sure can be deceiving bastids sometimes. Like when you're walking down the stairs in the dark to get another beer, and you swear to god you just reached the last step, but really there are two steps left. Whichever step that is, it's definitely my least favorite step.
Post by cheeky resurrection on Jul 30, 2009 1:16:43 GMT -5
Oh a different, but still semidrunken note, I love and hate that feeling i get in my tummy when I miss a step... it's really awesome but in situation, not so awesome.
Post by nitetimeritetime on Jul 30, 2009 1:18:50 GMT -5
It's like Stephen Wright said when somebody asked how he felt: "You know how it feels when you're leaning back on a chair, and you lean too far back, and you almost fall over backwards, but then you catch yourself at the last second? I feel like that all the time."
Post by SouthGA_Festival Machine on Jul 30, 2009 10:06:47 GMT -5
Bloody Mary Brunch this morning. I plan to leave the river Sunday and go to work for a while. I need to start saving up for Trinumeral, Voodoo, and Bear Creek.
Very true, indeed. I was thinking earlier... I wonder what it would be like to smoke adrenaline extract.
Isn't adrenaline what you get shot up with when you're about to OD on the junk? My friend knows this kid who had that happen to him, and he said it sucked major donkey. But I think he was more pissed that had just almost died than to really appreciate the buzz.
I don't think I'd enjoy adrenaline extract. I might go a bit crazy. Hell... depressants like alcohol energize me and get me goin crazy sometimes... I can't imagine what an actual hardcore stimulant would do to me
Post by SouthGA_Festival Machine on Jul 30, 2009 14:30:57 GMT -5
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) & Its use in Anaphylaxis
Adrenaline is a hormone naturally secreted by the medulla (inner portion) of the adrenal gland, which are situated just above the kidneys. This hormone is secreted along with noradrenaline (norepinephrine) to bring about the "flight or fight" response in times of stress, exercise, and response to low blood sugar. It prepares the body for strenuous activity or life-threatening situations. Increased secretion caused by fear or anger results in increased heart rate, and glycogen in the liver is broken down to glucose. The hormone was first extracted from the adrenal gland of animals in 1901, and first synthesized in 1904. In medicine adrenaline is used to treat: • Anaphylaxis • Cardiac arrest – stimulates the heart • Asthma — acts as a bronchodilator (opens up the airways) • Glaucoma — when applied topically to the eyes it decreases intra-ocular pressure • Dental analgesia — added to local anaesthetic to reduce bleeding Actions of Adrenaline • Increased metabolism • Cardiac stimulant & Increased heart rate • Increased blood pressure • Increased mental activity • Increased blood flow to muscles • Constriction of blood vessels (vasoconstriction) Side Effects of Adrenaline • Anxiety (transient), Fear & Tremor • Cold fingers and toes and dry mouth (due to vasoconstriction) • Headaches • Pallor ("white as a sheet") — also due to vasoconstriction • Cardiac arrhythmias, Angina, and excessive rise in blood pressure • Intracerebral bleeding leading to strokes • Hyperventilation Contraindications Adrenaline may be administered in life-threatening anaphylactic reactions, even when the following relative contraindications are present: • Coronary artery disease • Uncontrolled hypertension • Serious ventricular arrhythmias (life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm) • Second stage of labour Interactions • Sympathomimetics like ventolin & isoprenaline cause additive effects • Beta-blockers antagonize therapeutic effects of adrenaline • Digitalis potentiates the proarrhythmic effects of adrenaline • Phenothiazine causes a paradoxical decrease in blood pressure • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOAIs) potentiate the cardiovascular effects of adrenaline Use of Adrenaline in Pregnancy Classified as Pregnancy Category A: Adrenaline has been given to a large number of pregnant women and women of child-bearing age without any proven increase in the frequency of malformations or other direct or indirect harmful effects on the foetus having been observed. Precautions Use with caution in elderly and patients that have: • Hyperthyroidism • Diabetes • Hypertension • Cardiovascular disease (angina, arrhythmias) • Stroke • Prostatic enlargement Rapid intravenous infusion can cause death from cerebrovascular hemorrhage or cardiac arrhythmias. Dosage & Administration in Anaphylaxis Adult Adrenaline 1:1000, 0.3 to 0.5 mL (0.3-0.5mg), administered slowly. The dose may be repeated every 10 minutes if necessary. In severe reactions the dose can be increased to 1mL. The intramuscular route is better than the subcutaneous route. Adrenaline 1:1000 should never be injected intravenously. Children up to 12 years of age Adrenaline 1:1000, 0.01ml / Kg (minimum 0.1ml 1:1000). How is adrenaline supplied (in New Zealand) Ampoules • Injection: 1/1000, 1ml (Baxter) Adrenaline Injection is available in a single use ampoule containing 1mg adrenaline acid tartrate in 1mL (1:1,000). It is supplied in packs of 5 or 50. • Injection: 1/10000 (Baxter) Adrenaline Injection 1/10,000 is available in single use ampoules containing 1mg adrenaline acid tartrate in 10 mL (1:10,000). It is presented in packs of 5 or 50. This preparation is more suitable for intravenous use, preferably with cardiac monitoring. A study done by Dr Estelle Simons in Winnipeg, Canada showed that adrenaline for out-of-hospital (first-aid) treatment of anaphylaxis in infants, the ampoules/syringe/needle method is not practical. Most parents were unable to draw up an infant adrenaline dose rapidly or accurately. (J Allergy Clin Immunol 2001; 108:1040-4) Pre-filled syringe • Injection: 1/1000 Min-I-jet (CSL) Adrenaline Injection is available in a single use prefilled MIN-I-JET syringe containing 1 mg adrenaline hydrochloride in 1 mL (1:1,000). Auto-injectors • Epipen® & Epipen® junior (only form available in NZ).
The EpiPen® auto-injector is disposable drug delivery system featuring spring activation and a concealed needle. It is designed for self-administration of adrenaline in acute allergic emergencies (anaphylaxis) The Epipen® and Epipen® Jr auto-injectors contain 2mls of adrenaline for emergency intramuscular use. Each EpiPen auto-injector delivers a single dose of 0.3mg adrenaline from adrenaline injection UPS, 1:1000 (0.3ml) in a sterile solution. The EpiPen® Jr auto-injector delivers 0.15mg adrenaline injection UPS, 1:2000 (0.30ml) in a sterile solution. EpiPen contains sodium metabisulfite as preservative, but contains no latex. They should be stored in a dark place at room temperature. Should not be refrigerated. EpiPen and EpiPen Jr should only be injected in the outer thigh (antero-lateral portion). (Never in the buttocks) When should adrenaline be given in (suspected) Anaphylaxis? The ASCIA Anaphylaxis Action Plan (NZ version) Mild to Moderate Allergic Reaction • Swelling of lips, face, eyes • Hives or welts • Abdominal pain, vomiting ACTION • Stay with child and call for help • Give medications if prescribed (eg. Antihistamines) • Locate EpiPen® or EpiPen® Jr • Contact parent / carer WATCH FOR SIGNS OF ANAPHYLAXIS (severe allergic reaction) • Difficulty / noisy breathing • Swelling of tongue • Swelling / tightness in throat • Difficulty talking and / or hoarse voice • Wheeze or persistent cough • Loss of consciousness and / or collapse • Pale and floppy (young children) ACTION • Give EpiPen® or EpiPen® Jr • Call Ambulance. Telephone 111 • Contact parent / carer IF IN DOUBT GIVE EPIPEN® OR EPIPEN® Jr EpiPen® Dosing Adrenaline dosing is based on body weight. Normal adult dose of adrenaline in anaphylaxis is 0.30mg (0.30ml of 1:1000 adrenaline). The paediatric dose is 0.01ml / Kg (minimum 0.1ml 1:1000). The EpiPen® Jr has 0.15mg adrenaline, which is the dose for a child weighing 15Kg. This might be too much for a 5Kg child, but not enough for a 25Kg child. For children weighing 15Kg to 30 Kg it is advisable to give EpiPen® instead of EpiPen® Jr, but one should bear in mind that this dose will have more side effects (tremor, palpitations, headaches and nausea). Can Adrenaline Inhalations be substituted for adrenaline injection in children at risk for systemic anaphylaxis? This question was answered by a study done by Dr Estelle Simons, et al, Winnipeg, Canada. (Paediatrics Vol. 106 No. 5 November 2000, pp 1040 —1044) The study concluded: " Despite expert coaching, because of the number of adrenaline inhalation required and the bad taste of the inhalations, most children were unable to inhale sufficient adrenaline to increase their plasma adrenaline concentrations promptly and significantly...
Post by strumntheguitar on Jul 31, 2009 1:52:06 GMT -5
Tonight was one hell of a night. Went to see my friend's band downtown, and their drummer got so ungodly hammered that he absolutely could not keep a beat whatsoever anymore. It was a horrible thing to witness. At one point he knocked half his drum set over and spent an entire song trying to put it back together. During their last song my good friend in the band stopped playing guitar and just turned around and gave him a big "Fuck you!" and resumed playing.
It was a train wreck!
But... I did get a free bartab for reasons still unknown to me. Success!
^^ These things happen. There are some bands that I just expect it to.
The best is when a fist fight breaks out on stage and makes everyone just feel uncomfortable. Sorry it was your friends band. At least it was in Roanoke and not like Austin.
