Brooks, THANK YOU for posting this. It is fascinating, and yet so simple. Will be following every word on this, to understand just how it is done. We have several cases of the flesh eating bacteria in our area, and it never hurts to be prepared. In addition to CS, this might make a difference. suzy
> > Dear Gage, > Almost without exception, cases of this type (most especially in > the elderly) involve some form of veinous stasis or similar > circulatory insufficiency. We conducted some rather extensive evaluations > of lower extremity circulation experimentations/evaluations during > 1999-2000.......almost exclusively on geriatric group volunteers. In the > most serious challenges, multiple protocols were required----especially > hyperbaric-type environmental modifications. One, very simple, technique > involved the utilization of clear plastic "garbage bags". The entire > lower leg....up to the knee....was encased in the bag and suitable taping > or pressure was applied to the top edges to maintain a very low---or > NO---pressure loss. Using a small plastic tube, 02 was used to inflate the > bag to its full capacity (high pressures WERE NOT required for acceptable > results). We found that 20 to 30 minute applications, executed > approximately every 4 hours during the day period were (in a majority of > cases) sufficient to MAKE THE DIFFERENCE between complete > remission.....and "control". > This modality proved to be very economical, simple, and is > certainly within the reach of even the most "financially stressed" > experimenter. > For a more complete explanation of the "exactly" how we > conducted these evaluations......contact me "off-list". > I must go now. Sincerely, Brooks >
