"Neuro Resource Group Issues Recall Due To Potentially Contaminated Triad Alcohol Prep Products" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

Dear Ones:
   Another company, Neuro Resource Group, has issued a recall of it's medical devices which are co-packaged with Triad brand alcohol prep pads, alcohol swabs and alchohol swabsticks.
     According to Neuro Resource Group's website:
"Neuro Resource Group (NRG) specializes in the development, design and manufacture of innovative medical products for injury management, rehabilitation, and pain management. The Company's management team has extensive experience in the healthcare industry and is committed to providing products and developing training materials and protocols that help to improve the quality of patient's lives and also enhance athletic performance on both a professional and non-professional level."
LINK: http://www.nrg-unlimited.com/index.php/about-nrg.html 

     NRG's medical devices for CONSUMERS include:  

http://www.nrg-unlimited.com/index.php/interx-devices-for-patients.html 

Single Patient Systems: A range of body specific Conductive Garments for home use and

http://www.nrg-unlimited.com/index.php/interx-devices-for-patients.html 

Single Patient Systems: A range of body specific Conductive Garments for home use

(Health Care Professionals, see photos of Professional Devices below)
    

     It is important that everyone NOT USE any TRIAD ALCOHOL PREP PRODUCTS which can be identified by either “Triad Group,” listed as the manufacturer, or the products which are manufactured for a third party and use the names listed below in their packaging:
LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm242736.htm

Cardinal Health

PSS Select

VersaPro

Boca/ Ultilet

Moore Medical

Walgreens

CVS

Conzellin
Select
Select Medical Products
PSS Select
PSS World Medical, Inc

     Please note that these Triad alcohol prep products were distributed in the UNITED STATES, CANADA and EUROPE.
     Below is the information on the FDA site:
Informs Customers of Important Information
about Triad Group's Alcohol Prep Pads
Contact:
Sarah Magee
972-665-1810 X231
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 7, 2011 -Neuro Resource Group, Inc. (NRG) has become aware of the market recall of Triad Group's alcohol prep pads, alcohol swabs, and alcohol swabsticks manufactured by Triad in the United States and marketed under various brand names, http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm239219.htm9 . The Triad Group alcohol prep pads are co-packaged and distributed with NRG devices to customers in the United States and internationally.


According to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Medwatch communication, the recall was initiated due to concerns about potential contamination of the Triad Group's products with the bacteria, Bacillus cereus. This recall involves those products marked as sterile as well as non-sterile. Use of contaminated alcohol prep pads, alcohol swabs, and alcohol swabsticks could lead to life-threatening infections, especially in at-risk populations, including immune suppressed and surgical patients. The Triad wipes may also be labeled “Select”; “Select Medical Products”; “PSS Select”, or “PSS World Medical, Inc.” The subject Triad/Select alcohol wipes previously provided with NRG devices should be discarded immediately. NRG is currently providing alcohol wipes that are not subject to recall.


It is important to note, that NRG devices are not contaminated and may continue to be used in accordance with the instructions for use. The alcohol wipes were provided strictly as a cleaning convenience. Patients and healthcare providers should not use the Triad/Select alcohol prep pads packaged with these devices and should instead use an alternate alcohol prep pad that is not involved with the Triad Group recall, or alternatively use a gauze or tissue pad in conjunction with 70% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning. For replacement wipes, customers may contact NRG customer service at 1-877-314-6500.

The company plans to issue a letter to customers to make them aware of the Triad product recall and the need to discontinue use of the Triad alcohol prep pads packaged with NRG products. Further information about the Triad Group recall can be found on the FDA website at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm239319 .htm10.

Patients should consult their healthcare provider for further information. Healthcare providers with questions may contact NRG Customer Service at 1-877-314-6500 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Central Time."

     Please take care if you use these devices. DO NOT USE any TRIAD ALCOHOL PRODUCTS packaged with them.

God Bless You

Reverend Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

NRG Products Images for Professionals:

The InterX 5002

http://www.nrg-unlimited.com/index.php/the-interx-professional-devices.html 

and

InterX Professional Sport

http://www.nrg-unlimited.com/index.php/the-interx-professional-devices.html 

"Biochemist Recommends: Always Request Glove Changes You're Entitled To During TSA Pat-Downs!" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

TSA Pat-Down

Dear Ones:
     Well, I searched for it and here is a link on the TSA website which states that you have every RIGHT to ask TSA Officers to change their gloves when they touch your person and your property.
"You have the right to ask a Security Officer to change her/his gloves during the physical inspection of your accessible property, before performing a physical search (pat-down,) or any time a Security Officer handles your footwear." 
LINK: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1567.shtm
     I have already discussed contamination and contagion possibilites at the hands of TSA agents
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/11/tsa-luggage-searches-infective.html 
     Regular 'glove changes' are prudent for travelers and TSA Officers alike.
     The only caveat is that since the gloves only cover up to the wrist, it is important to realize that any 'exudates', weeping/oozing fluids, bacteria, viruses, protozoans and so forth entrapped on the sleeves and other uniform parts of the TSA Officers (and on their bare skin for those wearing short sleeves) STILL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR YOU.
     Should any of the above contaminate you via the TSA Officer's clothes, you may be at risk, especially, should the contaminated uniform make contact with your eyes, mouth, nose, ears, broken skin, mucous membranes, 'rashy areas' and other 'areas'.
     Many microbes can live for an amazingly long time on so-called 'non-living surfaces' like clothing, pens, communication devices, clipboards, 'wands' and all the other items TSA Officers are likely to use when examining you.
     And the contamination potential can be even WORSE when the TSA Agent has bare arms which can carry not only fellow travelers' contamination, but his or her OWN population of bio-organisms, both pathogenic and non-pathogenic, as well!

TSA Pat-Down

     DON'T BE SHY!  ASK FOR A GLOVE CHANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
--before anyone handles and inspects your carry-ons
--after anyone handles your shoes and intends to continue
--after a TSA Officer touches their face/nose/mouth/ears/hair or anywhere else on their own body
--after anyone sneezes and/or coughs and/or has a runny nose and/or drools or 'splatters saliva while speaking' during your pat-down
--after a cast or brace is 'swabbed for explosives'.  It is virtually impossible to keep a cast or brace absolutely sterile and the swabbing procedure is essentially a 'microbe-collecting procedure' which will contaminate the TSA Officer's gloves no matter what he or she does.
--any time you feel uncomfortable with sanitation levels during your pat-down.
     Of course, these suggestions are as much for the benefit of the TSA Officers as they are for the traveling public.
     In an ideal world, TSA Officer's would be provided with new, clean disposable cover-ups and multiple sets of gloves for each and every passenger.
     If it were up to me, they would wear face masks, as well.
     But as it stands now, I suppose it will be necessary for some sort of airport and travel-related epidemic to break out before those safe-guards are in place.
     I've already written about 'Dominican Republic/Haitian Cholera' in New York City:
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/02/dohmh-officials-confirm-3-cases-of.html 
And about the emergence of Dengue Fever in the United States:
LINK:  http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/08/dengue-fever-redux-socio-medical.html
     I also have a word or two for those with allergies.  Certainly, latex gloves themselves have a high allergenic potential for some people. 
     Please be sure to carry a note from your health care provider IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO LATEX and request the use of NON-LATEX GLOVES by any TSA Officers patting you down and touching your property.
     For those of you allergic to strong scents, be sure to request a 'glove change' whenever you suspect that a TSA Officer's gloves are contaminated with perfume or any other highly odoriferous substance.
      If the TSA Officer themselves has any overpowering odors themselves which are likely to aggravate your allergies, you may have to ask for a 'TSA Officer change', as well! 
    I imagine TSA Officers are counseled to not wear strong fragrance, etc and if not, they should be. 
     But in the course of the day, it is pretty likely that something or other from some one's Dopp kit will spill on a TSA Officer's clothing or work area, so you must be prepared to advocate for yourself if you or your loved ones have allergies. 
     I pray this information is of some help to you.  Please be sure to read all the 'tips' provided on the TSA Pat-Down Page entitled "Tips For The Screening Process":
LINK: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1567.shtm
     They're good ones as we attempt to 'cope' with the realities of modern air travel in an uncertain world.
God Bless You & Bon Voyage
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
BarbaraKSexton@aol.com 

"Get Ready For A Good Sized Geomagnetic (G-3) Storm On Earth Feb 17 Or So" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/warnings_timeline.html

"February 16, 2011 -- The calm before the storm. Three CMEs are enroute, all a part of the Radio Blackout events on February 13, 14, and 15 (UTC). The last of the three seems to be the fastest and may catch both of the forerunners about mid to late day tomorrow, February 17. Watch this space for updates on the impending -- G2, possibly periods of G3 -- geomagnetic storming.

Watch Today's Space Weather for the most recent activity. LINK: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov
Dear Ones:
     This is not intended to scare you, but recently the sun erupted with a very large, powerful 'Class X' solar flare.  As I write and you read this, energy from the sun is hurling towards earth...Energy which will precipitate what is known as a 'Geomagnetic Storm'.
     NOAA's scale for  Geomagnetic Storms can be found here: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales/index.html 
     Do you see that green bar on the graph above?  That indicates that the expected date of the 'storm's' arrival is somewhere around Feb 18-20.
     I say, be aware of the possibility of sooner activity on earth starting now and take care if you live in 'danger areas' prone to earthquakes, flooding, volcanic activity and the like.
     (It is just my opinion that NOAA and NASA's timing predictions are often a little late, for what it's worth.)
     I pray not much comes of this, but we are currently in a period of 'Solar Minimum' which means that solar activity is (theoretically) fewer and far between, but more intense when the sun DOES act up.
     See the graph below, which represents the 'energy' sent out by the recent massive X flare:

link: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/xray_5m.html

     All Geomagnetic storms are not considered equal, because different kinds of energy can manifest in different storms or even within the same storm at different or the same time.

     To illustrate this, look at the graph below which is a graph of the 'Planetary K Index' (the Kp Index), which is an index by which geomagnetic storms are measured.

link: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/kp_3d.html 

     The above graph is also correlated to 'aurora activity' in the northern hemisphere.  The rule is, generally, the higher the Kp index, the more brilliant the auroras sighted.

     'The Observed Hemispheric Auroral Power Input' is the 1-10 scale on which auroral power input (i.e. the energy hitting the earth from the sun) is measured.

     This can be visualized in the graphic below:

link: http://www.visi.com/~brainiac/solar/aurora.shtml

     A quick examination of the 'Warnings' Chart on the top of this page reveals that we are to expect a Geomagnetic Storm on earth with potentially many or ALL the types of energy known to emanate from the sun, which can impact earth.

     This includes ionizing radiation such as x-rays, gamma rays, UV rays....as well as radio waves, electrical energy plus proton energy which we will take a look at below.

     Here is a graph of 'Proton Flux' currently affecting space and earth at this time:

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/pro_3d.html

     Now, this 'proton flux' elevation is not good.  In fact, since I've started my Tutorials here (click on index keyword 'Tutorials' at the bottom of this article), I haven't seen a fluctuation such as this.

     (But then again, I don't follow space weather for a living, but only discuss it when it has Biblical  relevence, when there are safety concerns for the people of the world and when scientific curiosity piques my interest.)

      The bottom-line is that the expected Geomagnetic Storm will produce severe weather events and likely earth-based movements, eruptions and disruptions.

     According to our friends at NOAA, once again:

"February 16, 2011 -- The calm before the storm. Three CMEs are en route, all a part of the Radio Blackout events on February 13, 14, and 15 (UTC). The last of the three seems to be the fastest and may catch both of the forerunners about mid to late day tomorrow, February 17. Watch this space for updates on the impending -- G2, possibly periods of G3 -- geomagnetic storming.    

Watch Today's Space Weather for the most recent activity.
LINK:  http://www.swpc.noaa.gov
     There could be radio black-outs, radiation showers, unstable weather with tornadoes and, as I've discussed in my Tutorials, attendant earthquakes and the like.
     It is not routinely discussed for some reason, but Geomagnetic Storms affect the earth's magnetic field.  THIS is what prompts seismic, volcanic and other 'inner earth-related' movement, often with powerful effect, in case you didn't realize this, along with severe weather.
     Here is a chart of fluctuations in the earth's magnetic field as it correlates to the rest of the data discussed here, so you can check it out for yourself as time goes on:

link: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/mag_3d.html

     As I said, there's no need to panic, but do check these links and here for further updates.
     Of course, our 'measuring, warning and communication' systems are dependent upon satellites, but solar energy (see proton map) can 'knock out', block, or 'black-out' satellites and their signals.
     So, as ever, real-time observations by trained meteorologists, astronomers, and nerds of all sorts will be as necessary as ever.
God Bless You & Your Loved Ones-May He Keep You Safe!
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com 

"Please Pray With Me Right Now For Rhonda McGlinn" By Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

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Dear Ones:

     I ask all in the world who read this to please join me right now to pray for Rhonda McGlinn who is in extreme pain due to an injurious fall.

Let us pray:

Lord God, hear our prayer.


We seek your Comfort when we are most in need, for we know you never fail us.


While we do not understand the purpose behind the pain and injury we might receive, we trust in your Judgement and Wisdom regarding your intentions for us.


Still, we ask, "Why must we suffer?  Why must your child Rhonda McGlinn suffer as she does?  What is your purpose for her?"


Please, Heavenly Father, relieve Rhonda's suffering and help her to discern just what is going on in her life at this time and help her to understand the reason for her suffering, and by extension, the suffering of her family and friends.


Please have mercy on Rhonda, Lord, and on all others who grieve and mourn for their loss of good health and well-being. 

Bless Rhonda with the strength and grace to bear what she must until she is healed and may her journey from pain to wellness be a testimony to you.


We are ever expectant, our loving Father...ever faithful and ever grateful and we thank you for all good things on earth and in Heaven.


We pray these things in the Name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit
AMEN.
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/


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"Cat Found In SW CT: Red Tiger Cat-Please Look At These Pics & Spread The Word" By Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

Found Cat 'Red' Tiger SW CT Contact BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

Found Cat 'Red' Tiger SW CT Contact BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

 

Found Cat 'Red' Tiger SW CT Contact BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

Found Cat 'Red' Tiger SW CT Contact BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

Found Cat 'Red' Tiger SW CT Contact BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

Dear Ones:

     I have a little visitor cat who is having a tough time wintering OUTSIDE!  If you know who owns this cat or if you own him/her (I think he's a male, but I'm not sure) please contact me immediately at: BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

     I've tried following down some lost/found ads unsuccessfully so far.  I've been in contact with local officials, but figured to best way to get this tough 'guy' reunited with his family....or placed with someone...is to use my BLOG!

     'Red', as I call him, won't come closer than within two and a half feet of me.  He will come closer through a storm door and I tried to photograph him as best as I could.

     I've only been feeding him for the last three days, but he has been around for at least 6 months I estimate, while my husband says he thinks he's seen 'Red' for a year, now.

     Let me tell you that if this is an 'owned' cat, the owners have this poor animal out at three o'clock in the morning in wind-chill temperature weather. 

     No domesticated animal can survive like this for long without adequate shelter.  I don't know where 'Red' shelters to sleep, but it must be somewhere, for he is still in okay shape, except for being constantly hungry and having a sore on his side....from what I can see from a distance, of course, with my bad eyesight.

     I've two female cats inside and can't get 'Red' inside, even if I could coax him to do so.

     So I pray that all who read this will pass along the following information to every cat and dog rescue resources on and off line everywhere.  It is possible that 'Red' has traveled quite a distance, or he may be local.

     I have two calls into Friends of Felines--God Bless Them--and will send them 'Red's photos.  You can just tell that this little guy would love to 'come to you' and that he has known human companionship, but he is just so weary for now.

Thank You and God Bless You for Helping Save This Poor Freezing Feline

Reverend Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

 http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

Found Cat 'Red' Tiger SW CT Contact BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

"Chile Hit By Series Of LARGE Earthquakes...AGAIN" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

link: http://www.iris.edu/seismon/

Lord help and protect the people of Chile at this time as they experience yet again, several earthquakes on the orders of 4.8, 5.3, 6.1, 6.3 and 7.0 and other magnitudes:

Date             Time            Lat       Lon  Mag Depth(km)     Region

12-FEB-2011 05:19:24 -36.45 -73.33 4.7 27.8 NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL CHILE



12-FEB-2011 01:17:02 -36.99 -73.09 6.1 8.3 NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL C12HILE


11-FEB-2011 23:39:21 -37.18 -73.48 6.3 13.5 NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL CHILE


11-FEB-2011 21:45:59 -36.54 -73.05 5.3 28.8 NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL CHILE


11-FEB-2011 21:01:19 -36.32 -73.31 4.8 27.6 NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL CHILE


11-FEB-2011 20:05:30 -36.43 -73.05 7.0 18.4 NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL CHILE

"The Cruelty Ends Here: The HSUS Rescues Nearly 100 Dogs from Tenn. Puppy Mill" By Reverend Barbara Sexton- 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

The HSUS Rescues Nearly 100 Dogs from Tenn. Puppy Mill

  WATCH THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLuxPKPm7gU
ARTICLE DETAILS:
http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2011/02/tennessee_puppy_mill_rescue_020211.html
     "The Humane Society of the United States was called in by the Marshall County Sheriff's Department to lead the rescue of 97 dogs and one cat from a Lewisburg, Tenn., property. The dogs were being housed in unsanitary conditions and lacked proper socialization and medical care. All of the animals have been surrendered by the owner to the custody of the Marshall County Sheriff's Department.

     Many of these dogs were so filthy and uncared-for it was difficult for us to even tell what breed they were," said Leighann McCollum, Tennessee state director of The HSUS. "This is the perfect example of the squalid conditions dogs in puppy mills are forced to endure. The Humane Society of the United States is thankful to the Marshall County Sheriff's Department for standing up for these animals and enforcing Tennessee's animal cruelty laws..."

"Puppy Mill Facts:"

"Dogs at puppy mills typically receive little to no medical care, live in squalid conditions with no exercise, socialization, or human interaction, and are confined inside cramped wire cages for life.

Breeding dogs at puppy mills must endure constant breeding cycles and are typically confined for years on end, without ever becoming part of a family.

Dogs from puppy mills are sold in pet stores, online, and directly to consumers with little to no regard for the dog's health, genetic history, or future welfare. Consumers should never buy a puppy from a pet store or Internet site; instead, please visit an animal shelter or screen a breeder's facility in person.

Fifteen states, including Tennessee, have passed laws over the past two years to crack down on abusive puppy mills."
LINK:
http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2011/02/tennessee_puppy_mill_rescue_020211.html
Dear Ones:
For the love of God, DO NOT BUY DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS IN PET STORES WHICH GET THEIR 'STOCK' FROM PUPPY MILLS AND CRUEL BREEDERS!
     The Lord gave us 'dominion over the animals', expecting us to be responsible and humane in all ways when dealing with His creatures.
     Please support the Humane Society http://www.humanesociety.org and your local animal rescue organizations today.
     We are thankful for animal care workers who have hearts so full of love that they save so many animals from the cruelty of humans.  To them we say, "THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU"
With Love In Christ
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

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