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The Battalion
Tuesday, November 10,1992
Device speeds healing time
By WILLIAM WILSON
' A.P. BEUTFX HEALTH CENTER "
Here at Texas A&M, in the
basement of the A.P. Beutel
Health Center, is a little-known
device called the hyperbaric
chamber, which belongs to the
College of Medicine.
The hyperbaric chamber was
originally used to treat divers
for "the bends" but is now being
used for research and other
treatments.
A hyperbaric chamber is an
enclosed steel room in which the
air pressure is increased and
oxygen is supplied into a hood
that the patient wears over their
head. This increases the amount
of oxygen that reaches the cellu
lar level, thus enhancing the
heaUng process.
The hyperbaric lab is used for
both conventional and experi-
mental treatment. Two conven
tional uses of hyperbaric medi
cine are the treatment of carbon
monoxide poisoning and gas-
gangrene. Hyperbaric treatment
is the number one choice for
gas-gangrene treatment after an
tibiotics. Suffering from carbon
monoxide poisoning can be re
lieved at a rate of nearly 15
times faster with the hyperbaric
chamber than with conventional
treatment. In addition to the
conventional uses, people suf
fering from migraine headaches
often can have relief in less than
30 minutes. The only other op
tion in the past has been to suf
fer through the migraine or treat
it with narcotics, which leave the
patient drowsy or asleep for up
to five hours.
People suffering from post
polio syndrome are also being
treated using the hyperbaric
chamber. These individuals
had, in their childhood, the de
bilitating disease polio. Now in
tlieir later years, tine effects come
back with often crippling and
eventually debilitating conse
quences. However, through the
use of the hyperbaric chamber,
the pain usually can be eliminat
ed and the progression of the
disease appears to have been
halted.
The third area that the hyper
baric lab is researching is Chron
ic Fa tigue Syndrome, Through
the use of the chamber they
have relieved the patients of the
effects of this disease. Approxi
mately 50 percent of the work
done m the hyperbaric chamber
at A&M is experimental.
The hyperbaric lab was start
ed in 1969 by Dr. William Fife.
In 1989, the main hyperbaric lab
was moved to A.P. Beutel Health
Center. Dr. Donald Freeman, as
sistant professor of family medi
cine in the Texas A&M Universi
ty Health Science Center College
of Medicine, has been added as
the interim director of the hy-
perbariclab.
During the 1930s, and Ameri
can (Dr.Cunningham), built a
three-story "Steel Hotel" in
Cleveland/which was a larger
edition of the European air
baths, including the same lack of
effectiveness. Finally, in the
1940s, Dr. Boerema had a posi
tive impact; he proved, scientifi
cally, that through the use of a
hyperbaric chamber, plasma
could be forced to carry enough
oxygen to sustain life.
Nationally, there are over 200
single place hyperbaric cham
bers and over 100 multi-place
hyperbaric chambers. We are
fortunate to have this opportu
nity here at Texas A&M. To be
come a patient at the hy perbaric
lab requires a doctor's referral.
Their hours are 7 a.m. to 4 pan.,
seven days a week.
For general information
please contact the Health Educa
tion Center at 845-1341.
Senator offers to lead GOP fundraising
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON - Sen. Phil Gramm said
Monday he's the best man to shape the Repub
lican Party's re-election and fund-raising for
tunes in the Senate as the
GOP contends with a De
mocrat in the White House
for the first time in a dozen
years.
Gramm confirmed Mon
day he will seek reappoint
ment as chairman of ^he
National Republican Sena
torial Committee, a posi
tion he has held since 1990.
Senate Republicans will
meet Tuesday to. cast secret Gramm
ballots for the NRSC post and a conference
secretary. In a repeat of 1990, Kentucky Sen.
Mitch McConnell is challenging Gramm for
the job. Gramm, who has raised a record $16
million for GOP Senate candidates over two
years, defeated McConnell 26-17.
'T'm running for re-election for one and
only one reason and that is I want to win con
trol of the Senate back and I think in this job
that I can maximize our chances of doing
that," Gramm said.
"It's going to be very hard to raise money
with a Democrat in the White House and
that's another reason that I'm doing it. I think I
can get the job done. I don't know if Mc
Connell could."
Gramm's $16 million in contributions raised
far outpaces the NRSC's previous record best
of $10.8 million funneled to candidates in 1988.
McConnell's office would not confirm that
he is challenging Gramm. But the Kentucky
senator has been campaigning for the job sirct
even before the Republican convention in An
gust. Gramm's likely run for the White Roust
in 1996 has been an unspoken issue in the cam-
paign, with McConnell contending tha!
Gramm improperly is using the NRSC to %
ties and build a power base.
Gramm didn't reject the charge out of hand
"Being in the leadership increases your na
tional profile," Gramm said.
"Given the choice of jobs other than (Senati
Minority Leader Bob) Dole's job, I think it's
likely the most influential position that a Ifc
publican will hold in the government after ja&
uary."
Gramm said his chances were boostedbt
the GOP's better-than-expected showing inth
Senate.
What’s Up
TUESDAY
AG ECONOMICS/AGRI BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION: Meeting with guest
speaker Wynn Rosser with the Asso
ciation of Former Students at 7 p.m. in
113 Kleberg.
AGGIELAND: Sophomore pictures
will be taken for the Aggieland Nov.4-
Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at AR
Photography, located at 707 Texas
Ave. next to Taco Cabana.
AGGIE TOASTERS: Meeting at 8:30
p.m. in 510 Rudder. For more infor
mation call Charity at 823-4512.
BA/MBA HONORS SOCIETY (PRO
GRAM 5): Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in
231 MSC. Anyone interested with a
career combining Liberal Arts and
Business please attend. For more in
formation call 764-8999.
COLLEGIATE FFA: Come sign up
for the Wild West Olympics at 7 p.m.
in 208 Scoates Hall. For more infor
mation call Trent Morelock at 822-
5354.
JOHN BEN SHEPPERD LEADER
SHIP FORUM: Unique opportunity to
exchange ideas with students and
prominent business, political and so
cial leaders. If you are interested in
making a positive change in our local
communities, states, and nation,
please attend the Second Annual
John Ben Shepperd Leadership Fo
rum. Registrater in 216 MSC in the
SPO or call 845-1515 for more infor
mation. Registration deadline is
Wednesday, Nov. 11.
MSC-CEPHEID VARIABLE: Meeting
at 8:30 p.m. in 410 Rudder. Everyone
welcome. For more information call
845-1515.
RADIO TELEVISION NEWS DIREC
TORS ASSOCIATION: Meeting at 8
p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on University.
Viewing of CNN tape. For more infor
mation call Kali at 268-1446.
SLAVIC ASSOCIATION: Free Czech
lessons at 7 p.m. in 321 Evans Li
brary. For more information call David
at 260-1059.
TAMU SNOW SKI CLUB: Important
trip info at 8:30 p.m. in 144 Student
Services Building. Also, information
about ski wear. For more information
call Krista at 696-8186.
TAPSS: “Helpful Hints in Managing a
Semi-Perfect Two Career Marriage"
with Dr. Brent Paterson, Associate Di
rector of Student Affairs-Student Life
and Jan Paterson, Student Activities
Adviser, at noon in 110 Student Ser
vices Building. For more information
call Jan Spears at 845-3111.
TEXAS A&M HORSEMEN’S ASSO
CIATION: Meeting at 7 p.m. in 115
Kleberg.
TEXAS A&M LACROSSE TEAM:
Practice Monday through Friday from
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Polo Fields.
Everyone welcome, no experience
necessary. Come be a part of the
State Championship tradition. For in
formation call Tom Weaber at 764-
7974.
TEXAS A&M SAILING TEAM: Meet
ing at 8 p.m. in 104 Zachry. For more
information call Dean at 696-0994.
UNDERGRADUATE BIOCHEM
ISTRY SOCIETY: Guest lecture at
7:30 p.m. in 108 BICH with Dr. Bill
Perry with “Life as a Professor." For
more information call Peter at 693-
5985.
SEARCH PARTY ‘92: Sponsored by
Alpha Kappa Psi is seeking teams of
five to participate in scavenger hunt to
benefit Twin City Mission Nov. 14 from
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at W. end of Kyle
Field. 100 free T-shirts to the first 20
teams of five. For more information
contact Edith at 822-7511.
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Alpha Phi
and Zeta Xau Alpha
present
Women’s Issues
Breast Cancer: A Health Concern
Margaret Shelton, M.D.
Internist
A.P. Beutel Health Center v
Wednesday, November 11, 1992
7-8 p.m.
MSC 206
For more information call Dika 696-3057
or Michelle 693-7973
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Aggie Ring
Orders
Orders are being taken on the 2nd floor of the CLAYTON W.
WILLIAMS JR. ALUMNI CENTER for March’93 delivery.
You must come to the Ring Office jto later than Wednesday, November 11,
1992 to fill out the form for an audit of your transcripL (It is suggested
that you do this as soon as possible, in the event a problem exists.) At
that time you ■will be given a date to return to check on your status, since
one-two days are required for processing the audit before you may order
and pay for your ring.
Undergraduate Students may place an order if:
1. 30 credit hours were completed in residence at A&M prior to
Fall ’92, if you were a transfer student. (Hours in progress
aren't com pie ted.)_
2. 95 total credit hours are completed/will be completed at the
end of this semester. (Should you be including enrolled
hours for the Fall '92 semester, only hours in progress at
A&M may be counted.)
3. You have a 2.000 cumulative grade point average at A&M.
4. Your transcript doesn't have any blocks for past due fees,
loans, parking tickets, etc.
Graduate Students may place an order if:
1. You are a December '92 degree candidate. (Your order will
be accepted contingent upon your December '92 degree
being conferred.)
2. Your transcript doesn't have any blocks for past due fees,
loans, parking tickets, etc.
The full amount is paid in cash or by check when ordering.
Men’s 10K - 8289.00 14K - 8393.00
Women’s 10K - gl66.00 14K - 0193.00
‘There is an #8.00 charge for class of '91 and before.
The above prices are only guaranteed until Nov. 13. 1992. which
is the deadline for ordering a ring tills semester.
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