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During our O2 providers class , someone mentioned that the scopolamine patch
can affect the results of a neural exam.

Apparently the side the patch was on responds a little slower and the drug
can mask some symptoms and make others look much worse than they are.

This was not a part of the curriculum, however the source is reliable on
first aid matters. Has anyone else heard of this ?

Personally the sea bands, Ginger Ale and Pretzels seem to help. In my case
nothing beats a good nights sleep and a good breakfast.

thanks

MJJ
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hans Petter Roverud [mailto:proverud@on*.no*]
> Sent: Monday, October 18, 1999 9:05 PM
> To: techdiver@aquanaut.com
> Subject: Re: Scopolamine
>
>
> At 02:05 PM 10/18/99 -0400, Gary Truslow wrote:
> >Hi Folks,
> >
> >I have heard there is controversy regarding the use of
> >scopolamine
> >patches (TransdermScop) for sea sickness and diving.
> >
> >Anyone know of any reason to not use it while diving ? What
> >might
> >be a better medication to use ?
>
> Scopolamine may lower the threshold for oxygen convulsions. I
> don't really
> know what is declared safe since there may be untested
> side-effects from a
> host of drugs under pressure. They all tend to induce drowsiness and the
> pressure may exacerbate the effect. The best (but useless) advice
> is, don't
> get seasick! :-)
>
> Hans
>
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