Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 30, 1997 Page: 6 of 8
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RIO GRANDE HERALD-Thursday, January 30, 1997, Page 6
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Carbon monoxide danger
worsens in winter weather
J.C. Penney Co. Inc. is proud to announce the
promotion of Luis Jaime Garza. Mr. Garza's previous
position was Senior Merchandise Manager at J.C.
Penney, La Plaza Mall in McAllen. His new assignment
will locate him at the J.C. Penney Home Office in
Piano, Texas where he will be an instructor for the
Human Resource Department. Mr. Garza is a graduate of
Rio Grande City High School and Pan American
University. Luis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonei
Garza of Rio Grande City.
Marian Conference
planned in Harlingen
A Marian Conference for the
Valley will be held Feb. 14-16 in
the Harlingen Municipal
Auditorium at 1204 Fair Park Blvd.
in Harlingen.
There will be music, prayer,
Masses led by Bishop Raymundo
Pena, and popular religious
speakers such as Father Esteban
Uriburu of Argentina, Father Juan
Nicolau of Brownsville, and David
Lopez of San Benito.
The theme is "Jesus: Son of God,
Son of Mary." English sessions
will be Feb. 14 from 3:30 to 10
p.m.; and Feb. 15, from 8 a.m. to
5:15 p.m. The Spanish portion will
be Feb. 16, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A youth track for Valley youth will
be Feb. 15 from 5:30 to 10:30
p.m.
Tickets are $5 per day. Tickets
are available at Burton Auto Supply
Stores Valley-wide, or at the door
during the conference. For
information, call Jeanette Sauceda
at (210) 630-1932, Celina Garza at
(210) 428-2203, Enrique De La
Cruz at (21) 504-9290 and Carol
Vaughan at (210) 968-2587.
The Conference Director is Father
Robert Maher, Pastor of St.
Joseph's Catholic Church in
Edinburg and host of the "Church
Alive" TV Program on Channel 60.
He can be contacted at (210)
383-3728.
A serious wintertime hazard is
that of "carbon monoxide" - a
tasteless, odorless toxic gas. If you
breathe enough of it, the results can
be permanently disabling or fatal.
Even though simple precautions
can help people avoid the hazardous
substance, every year physicians in
the department of Emergency
Medicine at Scott and White in
Temple see a number of patients
suffering mild or severe symptoms
of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The most common sources of
carbon monoxide poisoning are
automobile exhaust fumes or
homes with improper ventilation of
heating and cooking units. There is
also a potential for exposure from
gasoline-powered lawn mowers,
charcoal rills, wood stoves,
fireplaces, gas and kerosene space
heaters and camp lanterns.
Where there is abundant oxygen,
carbon bums completely and safely
to carbon dioxide and water. In a
faulty furnace, stove, or heater that
lacks sufficient oxygen for
complete combustion, carbon
monoxide accumulates.
"Symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning resemble those of
asphyxiation from any cause," says
Dr. Patricia Rosen, Medical
Director of the Central Texas
Poison Center located at Scott and
White in Temple. "People usually
first note headache, dizziness,
fatigue, agitation, confusion, rapid
breathing, vague chest pains, and
even vomiting and fever as high as
102 degrees,: according to Dr.
Rosen, who is also a senior staff
physician in the Department of
Emergency Medicine at Scott and
White in Temple.
She furthers notes that some
patients with exposure to low
levels of carbon monoxide
experience dim vision, increased
sensitivity of eyes to light, and
spots in front of the eyes. Others
who are exposed longer or to high
levels may suffer temporary
blindness and impaired hearing,
disorientation, convulsions, and
even coma.
"If the affected persons stay in or
return to their contaminated home
environment, continued symptoms
and death may result," adds Dr.
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Jarman, Nunn Bush & Other Brand
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Ties $3.00 to $8.00
Sports Jackets at $10.00 & Up
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Rosen. "Death in carbon monoxide
poisoning occurs from a lack cf
oxygen deliver."
One of the more serious effects of
patients who become comatose
fror carbon monoxide poisoning
includes delayed development of
psychological difficulties from one
to three weeks after exposure.
"Depending on the deepness of the
coma, up to 30 percent of victims
exhibit euphoria, impaired
judgment, impaired ability to think
abstractly, and poor concentration,"
said Dr. Rosen.
Dr. Rosen offers the following
suggestions for immediate
treatment if you suspect carbon
monoxide poisoning:
* Get persons affected away from
the source of the gas and into fresh
air.
* Call 911, your local hospital,
or your local fire department to
dispatch paramedics who will
administer 100 percent oxygen to
speed removal of carbon monoxide
from the blood.
* If you feel a pulse but the
victim is not breathing, begin
mouth to mouth resuscitation.
* If you cannot feel a pulse beat
and there is no spontaneous
breathing, begin cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR). If the person
is still not breathing after
paramedics arrive, they may insert
an airway device into the victim's
trachea to deliver high levels of
oxygen directly to the lungs.
After arriving at the hospital, 100
percent oxygen will be continued
for several hours, and the heart will
be monitored for irregular rhythms.
Blood tests will aid in determining
the effects of carbon monoxide on
various body functions.
"The extra oxygen allows the
body's natural defenses to work
their best and help fight infections
caused by bacteria which live in the
absence of oxygen," said Dr.
William G. Petersen, staff
physician in the Division of
Pulmonary Disease at Scott and
White in Temple.
Most people suffering from
carbon monoxide poisoning, who
do not lose consciousness, recover
completely. These who survive
unusually severe poisoning and
who do not respond rapidly to
oxygen therapy may be left with
serious permanent physical or
mental impairment.
Dr. Rosen and Dr. Petersen
suggest the following precautions ^
to prevent carbon monoxide ^
poisoning in the home, car or
workplace:
* Provide adequate ventilation
when using wood stoves, space
heaters and fireplaces, and ensure
that all flame-burning appliances
are properly installed, adjusted, and
operated. Do not use ovens or gas
ranges for heating purposes. _
* Make sure your fumace has an ™
adequate intake of outside air. Have
your furnace serviced yearly and
burners cleaned to prevent
incomplete combustion.
* Never burn charcoal inside a
home, cabin, recreational vehicle or
tent, whether in a grill, hibachi, or
fireplace, for cooking or heating.
* Have your automobile exhaust 0
system checked yearly for leaks or
abnormalities.
* Replace your car's muffler and
catalytic converter at recommended
intervals and have them checked if
you suspect a problem.
* Never sit for prolonged periods
in a parked car with the motor
running and windows closed.
* If you work in an industry £
where there is a chance of exposure
to toxic gases, ask about safety
measures to minimize the risk.
Premedical honors college
seeking UT-PA applicants
EDINBURG- The Premedical
Honors College, a program
designed to increase the number of
physicians serving the medically
undeserved region of South Texas,
is seeking applicants for the fall
semester at the University of Texas-
Pan American.
High school seniors interested in
becoming physicians are encouraged
to apply to the program, which is a
partnership between UT Pan
American and Baylor College of
Medicine in Houston.
The program, open to graduating
seniors from nearly 70 school
districts in South Texas, is limited
to residents of Bee, Brooks,
Cameron, Duval, Hidalgo, Jim
Hogg, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces,
San Patricio, Starr, Webb, Willacy,
Zapata and Zavala Counties.
The eight-year program offers
conditional acceptance to Baylor
College of Medicine upon
graduation from UT Pan American.
Up to 25 graduating high school
seniors may be selected each year
for the Premedical Honors College.
"Admission is based on a history
of strong academic performance,
above average scores on standardized
tests, teacher recommendations,
interviews, motivation and other
examples of high achievement in
high school," said Dr. Cindy
Martinez Wedig, program
coordinator.
While undergraduates at UT Pan
American, Premedical Honors
College students major in either
biology or chemistry. In addition
to satisfying their undergraduate
degree requirements, participants
have to meet prescribed academic
standards and complete premedical
prerequisites before entering medical
school at Baylor.
Applications are due by Feb. 14.
For program information and
Hinojosa wins UIL
meet in San Isidro
Hinojosa Elementary School
captured the single school
sweepstakes award in a University
Interscholastic League (UIL)
practice meet at San Isidro on
Saturday.
Hinojosa won first place out of
the seven schools that entered the
meet.
Here are the individual results for
the Hinojosa students.
5th Grade
Number Sense: David
Lozano, 1st place; Laura Celedon,
2nd place; Migdalia Garcia, 3rd
place; Jessica Zamora, 4th place;
Joanna Garza, 6th place; and
Crucito Barcenas, 7th place.
Mathematics: David Lozano,
9{ezv ArrivaCs In rToiun
Jan. 17- Mr. & Mrs. Oscar L. Cardenas of McAlltn art tfu parents of a
'Baby Soy, Osbtl "Ernesto, weighing 5 lbs., 11. 5 oz.
Jan. 17■ Mr. & Mrs. Alejandro Qarcia of %QC are the parents of a 'Baby
girC, Maribtl, weighing 7 Cbs., 10 oz.
Jan. 17■ Mr. & Mrs. Jesus ^Hinojosa of Los "Lbanos are the parents of a
'Baby boy, Juan (De Dios, weighing 4 Cbs., 11.5 oz.
Jan. 18■ Mr. & Mrs. Adalbert# Morales of %QC are the parents of a "Baby
girl, "Kassandra yanetl, weighing 6 lbs., 10.5 oz.
Jan. 19- Mr. & Mrs. Jose Q. Qarcia of %QC are the parents of a "Baby
girl, Andrea 'Kristina, weighing 7 lbs.
Jan. 20-Mr. &Mrs. "Fjiben Qarza, Jr. of %QC are tfu parents of a 'Baby
girl, Stephanie, weighing 6 lbs., 9 oz.
Jan. 20 ■ Ms. Sara J. Qarza of "F&ma is the mother of a Baby boy, Joel
Campos, weighing 7 lbs., .5 oz.
Jan. 20 ■ Mr. %pyQalvan&Ms. 'Betsy Ann Qarza of %QC art theparents
of a 'Baby girl, Anissa Ann, weighing 7 lbs, J oz.
Jan. 20- Mr. & Mrs. Jose "R, Tacheco, Jr. of %QC art the parents of a 'Baby
girl, Lizette, weighing 7 lbs., 10 oz.
Jan. 21■ Mr. & Mrs. "Pedro Montalvo of %QC are the parents of a 'Baby
boy, "Pedro, Jr., weighing 6 lbs., 7.5 oz.
Jan. 21- Mr. & Mrs. Rpsendo Querra of "RQC are the parents of a "Baby
girl, "Kassandra "yamileth, weighing 5 lbs., 8.5 oz.
Jan. 22 ■ Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Alonso, Jr. of Rpma are the parents of a
"Baby boy, Adrian III, weighing 7 lbs., 4.5oz.
Jan. 22-Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Qarcia of %QC are tfu parents of a 'Baby
girl, Alondra, weighing 8 lbs., J oz.
Jan. 22- Mr. & Mrs. Jrancisco M. Chapa of "KQC. art tfu partnts of a
'Babygirl, "Vanessa, weighing 8 lbs., 11.5 oz.
Jan. 22 ■ Ms. CrisantaCruz of %QC is tfu mother of a "Baby boy, Alberto
Sancfuz, weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz.
1st place; Migdalia Garcia, 2nd
place; Laura Celedon, 3rd place;
and Jessica Zamora, 4th place.
Oral Reading: Daisy Torres.
3rd place.
Art: (Team members are Jorge
Coello. Joanna Garza, Christina
Rodriguez and Haidee Villarreal),
1st place.
4th tirade
Number Sense: Jennifer Pena,
6til place.
Art: (Team members are Jennifer
Pefia, Adrian Sandoval and Aaron
Reyes), 1st place.
3rd tirade
Number Sense: Erik Reyna,
2nd place; Mayra Perez, 3rd place;
Jerry Saenz, 5th place; Adam
Aguilar. 6th place; and Eleazar
Flores, 7th place.
Mathematics: Jerry Saenz,
2nd place; Erik Reyna, 3rd place;
and Adam Aguirre, 5th place.
Did You Know?
( NAPS)—Shriners Hospitals
for Crippled Children has a new
name—Shriners Hospitals for
Children. To refer a child with an
orthopedic or burn problem to
Shriners Hospitals, call 1-800-
237-5055.
applications, contact Kelly
Shannon, Office of Admissions and
Records, The University of Texas-
Pan American, 1201 West
University Drive, Edinburg, TX
78539-2999,(210) 381-2206.
The Premedical Honors College
is funded in part by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services, Bureau of Health
Professions, Division of
Disadvantaged Assistance.
Use sharpening stones spar-
ingly, advises W. R. Case & Sons
Cutlery Co.
A tasty, low fat way to satisfy
hunger can be with Nile Spice
soup cups.
According to Whirlpool home
economists, a freezer can be the
answer to help homemakers
stretch food and time budgets.
In an effort, to reduce the risk
of antibiotic-resistant germs, re-
searchers at Glaxo Wellcome are
trying to reduce the time required
to take antibiotics for them to be
effective.
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