Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 Finally, a topic worthy of study by the greatest minds of the EMS listserv.... Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? I understand that since this is such a world-wide epidemic, that the World Health Organization has put together a special Department to study this. It will be known as WHO FARTED - World Health Organization for Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event Department > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 Finally, a topic worthy of study by the greatest minds of the EMS listserv.... Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? I understand that since this is such a world-wide epidemic, that the World Health Organization has put together a special Department to study this. It will be known as WHO FARTED - World Health Organization for Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event Department > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for rectal use only " ? > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for rectal use only " ? > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for rectal use only " ? > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Posted January 24, 2006 CORKS? Why not vent tubing to have it released outside of the unit where it (may) dissipate, rather than build up pressure and go BOOM ! I'm sure it's environmentally safe. Don't forget your vent fan. Lala wrote: So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for rectal use only " ? > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Posted January 24, 2006 If you dissipate it into the atmosphere, you're contributing to the global warming crisis and will have Greenpeace protestors chaining themselves to ambulances. More importantly, I'm concerned about EMS's continued use of dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO), a proven killer. Did you know that most cancer victims had significant concentrations of DHMO in their bodies upon death? If DHMO is introduced into the lungs, it can kill. It's even a critical component of acid rain. Check www.dhmo.org for more info. -Wes RE: Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? CORKS? Why not vent tubing to have it released outside of the unit where it (may) dissipate, rather than build up pressure and go BOOM ! I'm sure it's environmentally safe. Don't forget your vent fan. Lala wrote: So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for rectal use only " ? > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Posted January 24, 2006 If you dissipate it into the atmosphere, you're contributing to the global warming crisis and will have Greenpeace protestors chaining themselves to ambulances. More importantly, I'm concerned about EMS's continued use of dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO), a proven killer. Did you know that most cancer victims had significant concentrations of DHMO in their bodies upon death? If DHMO is introduced into the lungs, it can kill. It's even a critical component of acid rain. Check www.dhmo.org for more info. -Wes RE: Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? CORKS? Why not vent tubing to have it released outside of the unit where it (may) dissipate, rather than build up pressure and go BOOM ! I'm sure it's environmentally safe. Don't forget your vent fan. Lala wrote: So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for rectal use only " ? > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Posted January 24, 2006 If you dissipate it into the atmosphere, you're contributing to the global warming crisis and will have Greenpeace protestors chaining themselves to ambulances. More importantly, I'm concerned about EMS's continued use of dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO), a proven killer. Did you know that most cancer victims had significant concentrations of DHMO in their bodies upon death? If DHMO is introduced into the lungs, it can kill. It's even a critical component of acid rain. Check www.dhmo.org for more info. -Wes RE: Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? CORKS? Why not vent tubing to have it released outside of the unit where it (may) dissipate, rather than build up pressure and go BOOM ! I'm sure it's environmentally safe. Don't forget your vent fan. Lala wrote: So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for rectal use only " ? > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Posted January 24, 2006 I totally agree, Wes, but what's worse? BOOM or dissipation? I'll take my chances with Greenpeace------ they're too busy on the waters and at the chemical plants. Besides, " the odor " may keep drivers from tailgating EMS units. ExLngHrn@... wrote: If you dissipate it into the atmosphere, you're contributing to the global warming crisis and will have Greenpeace protestors chaining themselves to ambulances. More importantly, I'm concerned about EMS's continued use of dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO), a proven killer. Did you know that most cancer victims had significant concentrations of DHMO in their bodies upon death? If DHMO is introduced into the lungs, it can kill. It's even a critical component of acid rain. Check www.dhmo.org for more info. -Wes RE: Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? CORKS? Why not vent tubing to have it released outside of the unit where it (may) dissipate, rather than build up pressure and go BOOM ! I'm sure it's environmentally safe. Don't forget your vent fan. Lala wrote: So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for rectal use only " ? > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Posted January 24, 2006 I totally agree, Wes, but what's worse? BOOM or dissipation? I'll take my chances with Greenpeace------ they're too busy on the waters and at the chemical plants. Besides, " the odor " may keep drivers from tailgating EMS units. ExLngHrn@... wrote: If you dissipate it into the atmosphere, you're contributing to the global warming crisis and will have Greenpeace protestors chaining themselves to ambulances. More importantly, I'm concerned about EMS's continued use of dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO), a proven killer. Did you know that most cancer victims had significant concentrations of DHMO in their bodies upon death? If DHMO is introduced into the lungs, it can kill. It's even a critical component of acid rain. Check www.dhmo.org for more info. -Wes RE: Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? CORKS? Why not vent tubing to have it released outside of the unit where it (may) dissipate, rather than build up pressure and go BOOM ! I'm sure it's environmentally safe. Don't forget your vent fan. Lala wrote: So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for rectal use only " ? > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Posted January 24, 2006 I totally agree, Wes, but what's worse? BOOM or dissipation? I'll take my chances with Greenpeace------ they're too busy on the waters and at the chemical plants. Besides, " the odor " may keep drivers from tailgating EMS units. ExLngHrn@... wrote: If you dissipate it into the atmosphere, you're contributing to the global warming crisis and will have Greenpeace protestors chaining themselves to ambulances. More importantly, I'm concerned about EMS's continued use of dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO), a proven killer. Did you know that most cancer victims had significant concentrations of DHMO in their bodies upon death? If DHMO is introduced into the lungs, it can kill. It's even a critical component of acid rain. Check www.dhmo.org for more info. -Wes RE: Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? CORKS? Why not vent tubing to have it released outside of the unit where it (may) dissipate, rather than build up pressure and go BOOM ! I'm sure it's environmentally safe. Don't forget your vent fan. Lala wrote: So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for rectal use only " ? > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full results of the autopsy are pending. > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > E. Tate, LP > Whitehouse, Texas > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Posted January 24, 2006 This one's been around before. I can't believe there is an entire website devoted to this important issue. Kay , RAC A RE: Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? > > > CORKS? Why not vent tubing to have it released outside of the unit where it > (may) dissipate, rather than build up pressure and go BOOM ! I'm sure it's > environmentally safe. > > Don't forget your vent fan. > > Lala wrote: > So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for > rectal use only " ? > > > > > > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that > flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown > away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air > inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert > reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed > that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a > microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, > like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first > responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, > flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The > psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence > Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. > Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an > 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no > escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to > the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back > of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An > ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While > transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden > explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into > the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant > determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where > electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The > subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the > ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received > burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient > received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The > patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full > results of the autopsy are pending. > > > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as > Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. > Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly > effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. > In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants > to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is > a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to > diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. > We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their > Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a > soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks > gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device > to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of > flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > > > > > E. Tate, LP > > Whitehouse, Texas > > > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > > > --------------------------------- > > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Posted January 24, 2006 This one's been around before. I can't believe there is an entire website devoted to this important issue. Kay , RAC A RE: Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? > > > CORKS? Why not vent tubing to have it released outside of the unit where it > (may) dissipate, rather than build up pressure and go BOOM ! I'm sure it's > environmentally safe. > > Don't forget your vent fan. > > Lala wrote: > So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for > rectal use only " ? > > > > > > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that > flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown > away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air > inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert > reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed > that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a > microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, > like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first > responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, > flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The > psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence > Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. > Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an > 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no > escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to > the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back > of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An > ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While > transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden > explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into > the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant > determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where > electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The > subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the > ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received > burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient > received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The > patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full > results of the autopsy are pending. > > > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as > Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. > Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly > effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. > In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants > to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is > a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to > diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. > We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their > Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a > soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks > gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device > to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of > flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > > > > > E. Tate, LP > > Whitehouse, Texas > > > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > > > --------------------------------- > > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2006 Report Posted January 24, 2006 This one's been around before. I can't believe there is an entire website devoted to this important issue. Kay , RAC A RE: Re: Interesting Article - FARTE??? > > > CORKS? Why not vent tubing to have it released outside of the unit where it > (may) dissipate, rather than build up pressure and go BOOM ! I'm sure it's > environmentally safe. > > Don't forget your vent fan. > > Lala wrote: > So from now on we'll all be required to carry corks with protocols " for > rectal use only " ? > > > > > > > WASHINGTON, January 23, 2006 - It has long been known that > flatulence is a danger to Astronauts. " An astronaut can be blown > away by his or her own intestinal gas, which can also pollute the air > inside space capsules " , according to Li Tanqiu, an aerospace expert > reported in Xinhua. American and Russian astronauts have confessed > that, in space, there is no such thing as toilet humor. In a > microgravity environment, flatulence, which contains flammable gases, > like hydrogen and firedamp, can more easily ignite. > > > > Now, those same dangers have been tied to our first > responders. " In the oxygen-rich environment of an ambulance, > flatulence is a real danger " , said Dr. E.C. Nalubma. The > psychological effects of these occurrences; dubbed, Flatulence > Ambulance Related Trauma Event have long been known to researchers. > Ambulance Driver Head said, " Just imagine being locked in an > 8' X 5' X 5' box with a patient that has really bad gas. There is no > escape, and some transports can take several hours. " > > > > Dr. E.C. Nalumba listed several explosions that were linked to > the sudden release of methane and other flammable gases into the back > of ambulances. There was a case reported just last night. An > ambulance was called to a residence for a cardiac arrest. While > transporting to Our Lady of the Night Hospital there was a sudden > explosion in the ambulance that left little more than the chassis. > > > > Apparently the patient had expelled large quantities of gas into > the ambulance. It is believed that the ambulance attendant > determined that the patient required defibrillation, a process where > electrical shocks are delivered directly to the heart. The > subsequent spark caused the ignition of built up gases in the > ambulance. One ambulance attendant and two firefighters received > burns and other injured in the ensuing explosion. The patient > received 3rd degree burns over a large portion of his body. The > patient probably succumbed to the initial arrest, although the full > results of the autopsy are pending. > > > > " Much more research is needed on the problem now known as > Flatulence Ambulance Related Trauma Event (FARTE) " , stated Dr. E.C. > Nalumba. " We know there is a problem, with potentially deadly > effects, we're just not sure what we can do about it at this point. > In the mean time, we encourage all ambulance drivers and attendants > to watch and listen for the warning signs. If they believe there is > a potential for this phenomenon, please open a window and attempt to > diminish the build up of these gases into the ambulance compartment. > We are studying a design by the Chinese that is used on their > Shenzhou-6 spaceship. Astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-6 are using a > soft plastic hose and air-pumping device that conveniently sucks > gases into a fixed container. We believe that attaching this device > to every patient, we might be able to reduce the incidence of > flatulence related explosions dramatically. " > > > > > > > > E. Tate, LP > > Whitehouse, Texas > > > > What's stopping you from joining EMSAT? http://www.TexasEMSAT.org > > > > --------------------------------- > > Yahoo! Photos - Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover > > Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! > > > > Quote
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