howardh@ihu1e.UUCP (01/20/84)
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Barbituates are used to reduce brain metabolism in anoxia
victims. The theory, based on animal studies, is that brain
cells are much less likely to die when their metabolism is
artificially maintained at a much reduced level following a
severe anoxic insult.
Naturally, coma appears as a side effect of the reduced brain
metabolism caused by the barbituates.
If you desire more information, pls. call me or write:
USnail: Howard Hill Room 374
Neurology Department
Michael Reese Hospital
2900 S. Ellis
Chicago Il, 60616
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~wookie@alice.UUCP (01/21/84)
on the subject of drowning does anyone know anything about the use of Hydergine* in drowning victims. I have read that this drug by Sandoz is quite an effective one for this purpose. Apparently it stops free radicals from running around in the brain and causing havoc. It does this because it is a very effective antioxidant and thus prevents the formation of free radicals in the blood stream. Sounds interesting; anyone know anything about this?? Keith Bauer White Tiger Racing