Saved by drowning

Article Abstract:

Partial liquid ventilation (PLV) using a perflourochemical has been used to carry oxygen to the lungs of ten-year-old Rebecca Little, whose air sacs were damaged due to a drowning accident. Aside from oxygen transport, the chemical was used to clear out debris in Rebecca's lungs.

Usage, Innovations, Oxygen therapy, Blood substitutes, Little, Rebecca

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Heading for home

Article Abstract:

California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) Hornets center fielder Shanti Beall taught his teammates courage, dignity, teamwork and optimism by his drive to become the best baseball player despite suffering from juvenile laryngeal papillomatosis, which later took his life.

Case studies, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Courage, Athletes, Outfielders (Baseball), Beall, Shanti

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The dog in the flood

Article Abstract:

Pilot Michael Kidd and KCRA-TV cameraman Ron Middlekauff have bravely rescued a border collie, Rodeo, from a rooftop during a heavy flood in Arboga, California. The dog clung to the roof when the flood water started to reach the top story of owner Jim Thompson's house.

California, Humor and anecdotes, Natural disasters, Dogs, Floods, Kidd, Michael, Middlekauff, Ron

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