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111 j î I l Iffl I ,1 p iuIlIl J TAL 1 I ýI I tiJl - _ 10 - Orono Weekly 'limes, Wednesday. November 29, 1995 j Relieving Pain at Memnorial Hospital L2var Nurse Manager of Surgery Patricia Down, Pam Robinson-Brown, R.N. and Dr. Paul Hardy of the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital accept a cheque from Dor0lthY Start Of Bowmanville. Dorothy was the first patient at the hospital to use the "smï@-ll m.iracle" a machine that allows the patient to regulate their pain-killers. Dorot hy was s0 jïp.pressed with the machine that she made a donation to the hospital to go towards the purchase of five more. A new device at Memorial Hospital i,>iraing pain just a littlée e«sier to handle. Called a "small miracle", the device is more common- ly known as a P.C.A. device,, (Patient Controlled Analgesic) and is used to administer pain-killing drugs to a patient. With this device, patients can control whenthey get a dose of the pain-killer. The computer in the device is programmed by a doctor, which sets the limits of how mucli and how often a patient can use the device. Thus, there is no danger of an overdose, as long as the doctor in charge knows what they are d oing. Right now the hospital lias only one of these "smal miracles", but due to gener- ous responses and dona- tions by the community, the hospital now has enougli money to purchase 5 more devices. Each device costs around $4,000. Such a device has many benefits, both to staff and to the patient., Pam Robinson-Brown, an R.N. at the liospital explains the benefits of the device. It cuts down on response time. By the time the nurses are alerted, the paper-work is fllled ont, the prescribed dosage mixed and finally administered, there can be considerable time since the patient first needed the drug." "If I were to give the drug myself, I'd give 5 mg .. . it would knock the patient out .. .the patient -recovers. quicker (on the device), there is less chance of infection," says Pam. The first patient to use the device was Dorothy Start of Bowmanville. She could not believe the results'she had using the device. "It's great, it's wonderful," said Dorothy. "The pain fades ike magic. . .1 didn't feel grog- gy ...I1 was very aware." Normally Patients are given enough ofa pain-killer, to knock. them out, which means that they are not active, which can lead to complications during the recovery process. They also wake up in pain once the drugs wear off. With the device, the drugs are admin- istered in smaller dosages gradually when needed. This keeps the patient alert and helps to speed up recov- ery times. Dr. Paul Hardy was instrumental ti bringing the device to Bowmanville., Both lie and Pamn Robinson- Brown had used the devices atother hospitals. Dr. Hardy saîd that the device is "most important in the first 48-72 hours after surgery . .. it makes the patients more comfortable and helps with recovery. .. person not in pain will breath deeply; not breathing deeply can lead to pneumo- nia and other complica- tions." The device is used most often with people who have had operations in their abdominal or chest areas. Patients have the option of using the machine or not. Patricia Down, the hospital's Nurse Manager of Surgery, said that patients were asked about using the device when they first consult, about their, surgery. Patients are then brought in and trained on the use of the machine. Thedevice will also be used in emergency cases, once the patient become coherent enough to use it. The hospital is very grate- ful for the support that the corimunity has given in funding this and other worthwhile projects. They are striving to dJo everything' that they can to make the patient's stay at Memorial Hospital easief~and as short as possible. Anyone wish- mng to donate atiything to the hospital should contact the Memorial Hospital Foundation. Vigil, For Victims of Violence A candlelight vigil fi com- memoration of the Montreal Massacre 'and ail other female victims of violence will be held on December 6 at 7 p.m. at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowiianville. This is the fourth year that a vigil has been sponsored by FOCUS, a Clarington women's issues group.' As part of this event, FOCUS invites the public to participate in the 3C Campaign, which will be taking place across Canada during December. Donations of Cash, Clothing, and Canned foods will be collected in support of Bethesda House, Clarington's women's shel- ter. A portion of the cash will also go to MATCH International to support and organize an educational pro- ject in India. The Karmika Project in India organîzes awareness training and legal education workshops for womnen. Ail funds donated will be matched by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) on a 3 to 1 basis. Focus welcornes ail mem- bers of the public to thîs event. For more information con- tact Gillian Barfoot at (905) 983-9345. lYr. 2Yr. GIC RATES* 3Yr. 4Yr. 51.875% 6.25% 6.50% 6.70% 5Yr. 7.00% GOVERNMENT GUARANTEED BOND RATES*1 lYr. 2Yr. 3Yr. 4Yr. 5.65% 6.35% 6.75% 6.80% 5Yr. 7.20% *Rtsare subject to change and availability. *8 * Slw i IL1qqs If you are like rnany investors, your inivestrnent plan needs sorne direction. I can help you put together a long-teni plan that is both comfortable and appropriate for you. A high level of comfort la tthe key to ensuring that you will raeet your investnent goals and enjov a secure retirernent. IAN GLOVER, Branch Manager/ Investment Advisor 434-6010 0ii[ GREENSHIELDS wu 1 i . Member of CIPF 111 Sirncoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario LIH 7M9 "Just 25 Minutes along Taunton Road.from Orono" 1996 DOG LICENCES ARE AVAILABLE DECEMBER IST! CLARINGTON ANIMAL CONTROL REMINDER - PROTECT VOUR DOG ALL DOGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE LICENCED ANNUALLY UNDER CLARING TON BY-LA W 97-156, SECTION 7 A. LICENCE FEE: $20.00 FOR THE 1 ST AND 2ND DOG PER RESIDENCE $30.00 FOR THE THIRD DOG Help us return your lost pet. Save the worry and the cost of impound fines and additional board f ees. We regularly return licenced dogs home without needing to impound them. Clarington encourages owners to buy their annual dog licences with discounts: SAVE - $ 2.00 FOR EARLY PURCHASE - BEFORE MARCH 1ST SAVE - $ 2.00 WITH PROOF 0F CURRENT RABIES VACCINE SAVE - $10.00 WITH PROOF 0F NEUTER Owners who purchase a licence for their neutered, vaccinated dog before March 1lst will only pay $6.00. There are several outlets selling Municipal tags for your convenience: Micheles Grooming in Newcastle Rolph's Hardware in Orono Courtice Pet Clinic Licence Bureau in Bowmanville Municipal Administrative Centre m Clerk's Department Animal Control A DOG LICENCE MAKES A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT, PICK ONE UP TODAY. ONWAIO Dates of Publication: Wednesday, November 29 and December 6, 1995 P.O. 5668 THE CATERING CONNECTION SOCIAL CATERERS Our Speciality Family Style Roast Beef Dinner Weddings- Anniversaries - Business Functions Hockey - Basebali - Bowling Banquets HlOT- COLD - BUFFETS FRED, PATRICIA, RODNEY STORSBERGEN Box 416, Orono, Ont. LOB iMO- 983-9679