Time to medical help

Ron Rosenfeld wrote:

My understanding is that the kit (the one with the restricted stuff in it)
is for use only by medical professionals. At least that's what I've read
in medical literature.
Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)

It's been a long time since I was PIC in 121 (but nut as long as Manicax.)

When they started putting that stuff in the kit we were told that the
restricted part of the kit could only be opened by an MD or DO. So, if
there wasn't one of those two on board, no use allowed.

"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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Ron Rosenfeld wrote:
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When they started putting that stuff in the kit we were told that the
restricted part of the kit could only be opened by an MD or DO. So, if
there wasn't one of those two on board, no use allowed.
It sounds like a Monty Python skit. I start gasping and explain that my
throat is closing up because I at some shrimp for lunch. They say there is
no MD on board so nobody can administer the Epi-pen. "I'll do it myself.
Please pass the pen!" Sorry, you're not a doctor. We can't do that.
But I'm dying! That is too bad, maybe we can give you a discount coupon for
the inconvenience. We look forward to serving you in the future.

Stubby wrote:
"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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Ron Rosenfeld wrote:
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When they started putting that stuff in the kit we were told that the
restricted part of the kit could only be opened by an MD or DO. So, if
there wasn't one of those two on board, no use allowed.

It sounds like a Monty Python skit. I start gasping and explain that my
throat is closing up because I at some shrimp for lunch. They say there is
no MD on board so nobody can administer the Epi-pen. "I'll do it myself.
Please pass the pen!" Sorry, you're not a doctor. We can't do that.
But I'm dying! That is too bad, maybe we can give you a discount coupon for
the inconvenience. We look forward to serving you in the future.


Whatever.

Why would you travel without a medication for a known life-threatening
condition?

It isn't exactly an unexpected heart attack.

Because it wasn't in a plastic bag and was confiscated by TSA...???





On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:33:14 -0800, Sam Spade
wrote:

Stubby wrote:
"Sam Spade" wrote in message
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Ron Rosenfeld wrote:
...
When they started putting that stuff in the kit we were told that the
restricted part of the kit could only be opened by an MD or DO. So, if
there wasn't one of those two on board, no use allowed.

It sounds like a Monty Python skit. I start gasping and explain that my
throat is closing up because I at some shrimp for lunch. They say there is
no MD on board so nobody can administer the Epi-pen. "I'll do it myself.
Please pass the pen!" Sorry, you're not a doctor. We can't do that.
But I'm dying! That is too bad, maybe we can give you a discount coupon for
the inconvenience. We look forward to serving you in the future.


Whatever.

Why would you travel without a medication for a known life-threatening
condition?

It isn't exactly an unexpected heart attack.

Les Izmore wrote:
Because it wasn't in a plastic bag and was confiscated by TSA...???

They don't confiscate pills, prescription or not. I travel all the time
with one of thos "granny" seven day pill dispensers and another large
container of non-prescription and prescription drugs in my brief case.
Nothing is ever saidl I think labeled precriptions become important
only when travelling internationally.

In the immortal words of Senator Beauregard Claghorn, "That was a a
joke, , I say, that was a joke, son...."


On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:46:20 -0800, Sam Spade
wrote:

Les Izmore wrote:
Because it wasn't in a plastic bag and was confiscated by TSA...???

They don't confiscate pills, prescription or not. I travel all the time
with one of thos "granny" seven day pill dispensers and another large
container of non-prescription and prescription drugs in my brief case.
Nothing is ever saidl I think labeled precriptions become important
only when travelling internationally.

Stubby writes:

It sounds like a Monty Python skit. I start gasping and explain that my
throat is closing up because I at some shrimp for lunch. They say there is
no MD on board so nobody can administer the Epi-pen. "I'll do it myself.
Please pass the pen!" Sorry, you're not a doctor. We can't do that.
But I'm dying! That is too bad, maybe we can give you a discount coupon for
the inconvenience. We look forward to serving you in the future.

Obtain a prescription from a doctor and carry an Epipen of your own. It would
be irresponsible not to if you know you are subject to this type of reaction.