archermoo Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER That's correct about platelets. Every so often on one of my regular visits I was told they were collecting platelets as well. Similar to they way every so often they would collect leukocytes (white blood cells). I'm not sure that none of the products go to transfusions, but I do know that many of the products go to making medication and for research. The program I was on, called the "Anti-D" program, harvested antigens keyed to the RH+ factor. These made their way into medications as a way to prevent Hemolytic disease of the newborn. Well, last I checked there is a Federal level law that forbids the use of blood products gained for compensation in transfusions. Whether or not that applies to medicines derived from those products I don't know. But the idea behind the law is that the most important part of the disease screening process is the questionaire filled out by the person being drawn. If they are getting compensation, and only get it if their blood products are accepted then they have incentive to lie on the questionaire. This puts the blood supply in jeopardy. Though the stricture is frequently gotten around. Federal employees for instance get 1/2 day off for donating blood. Though they actually get that just for going down to donate, whether they get turned away or not. I had a guy almost come over the teching table at me when I turned him down at a Trek convention in Denver. The con gave out free memberships to the next con as a reward for donating. They guy paid for the con ever six months that way. When I turned him down (as I recall he'd had asprin in the last 3 days or something like that) he went ballistic and said obviously he'd have to lie next time. So I told him I was entering a note that would list him as a permanant deferral, which was the standard policy at the blood center I worked at under those circumstances. He actually started coming over the table at me, but was restrained by some security people before he did any damage or got hurt himself. The previous yelling had them close at hand and waiting. So not only did he screw up his ability to get his free con membership anymore, he got kicked out of that one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archermoo Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER My left arm is scarred enough they have problems getting a vein there' date=' so I have them use my right arm now.[/quote'] Yeah, I have a fair amount of scar tissue on both arms. Though not so thick as to make it really difficult to get the stick done. But it does scare some phlebs off. Though I do have large well anchored veins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER There is something intrinsically self-refuting about the first aid box on the wall at work having a broken lid which is visibly held in place with band-aids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER *chuckle* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER *shackle* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER And I have always loved the E&M part of [a certain physics textbook], which remains largely untainted by the physics education storm troopers who mutilated mechanics. Amusing outtakes from work emails, chapter 97. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Uh, interesting. I’d be interested to see pictures. It’s cheaper than what I’ve been looking at…… A totally out of context email at mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Context is overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Context is overrated. Oh yes. Much more entertaining to take context out. Very entertaining at dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Much fun to be had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER More fun than grading exams, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Do they have context? I bet they do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER I try to do my grading with as little context as possible. Having a drink seems to help with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER I try to do my grading with as little mercy as possible. Having a drink seems to help with that. Fixed that for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Well, that's true too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Total cholesterol = 155. Bad cholesterol = 85. Good cholesterol = 32. Not ideal numbers, but the best I've had since they first started checking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER "You'd better run, Egg!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Diet doesn't much alter those levels for me. My blood chemistry is just messed up by its nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER The kids aren't doing too well on teh exam so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER fudge the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Well, there's no fudging the red pen that's run out of ink already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER lucky for the others you haven't marked yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Not at all. There's about 15 more red pens in the box I got the new one out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER Me thinks you are gonna need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Re: Longest Running Thread EVER It depends what kind of grader he is. If he's the kind that just puts a cryptic mark somewhere in the vicinity of the wrong answer, he won't need that many. If, like I used to before I stopped caring, he actually takes the time to write helpful comments so the dimwits have a last chance to learn something, then there is not enough red ink in all the world. Except maybe in Washington, D.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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