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We discussed preparing for emergencies.
PHA Medical Services Associate Rebekah Macfie
Debbie Levine, MD, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Marilyn Schmidt, RN, ByanLGH Medical Center in Lincoln, Neb.
ModeratorRebekahMacfie (Aug 26, 2008 1:56:51 PM)Hi all- this is Rebekah with PHA, welcome to the Emergency 101 E-Learning Event!Mike (Aug 26, 2008 1:57:24 PM)Howdydoccharli (Aug 26, 2008 1:57:27 PM)Hi RebekahSeñoraH (Aug 26, 2008 1:57:49 PM)Hello RebekahSpeaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 1:57:57 PM)My name is Marilyn Schmidt and I am a nurse coordinator for our PH program in Lincoln, NE.Speaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 1:59:01 PM)Hello Everyone. I am very excited to hear your questions. This will be a follow-up to the wonderful session we had at the PHA Conference.Mike (Aug 26, 2008 1:59:04 PM)Howdy Mam and how is it in NE this noondoccharli (Aug 26, 2008 1:59:07 PM)Hi MarilynColleen (Aug 26, 2008 1:59:30 PM)Hi Marilyn :)doccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:00:01 PM)Hi DebbieSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:00:35 PM)My name is Debbie Levine. I am the medical director of the Medical Center at the University of Texas. I am happy to be with you today and thank you for joining the chat.Diane R-NC (Aug 26, 2008 2:00:55 PM)Hello EveryoneSeñoraH (Aug 26, 2008 2:02:20 PM)For those of us who do not have a pump, what should be in our "refrigerator-front bag" for the EMTs to find?Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:02:20 PM)Because of your PH, you have special needs that emergency personnel should be aware of. It would be a good idea to have a brief one page information sheet available about PH. Include your list of medication and any special needs that are specific to you. Things like being on coumadin or no nitrates because of sildenafil are examples of information to includeSeñoraH (Aug 26, 2008 2:02:30 PM)Right, I'm on VentavisSpeaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:04:34 PM)Include information about Ventavis and be prepared to bring in your device and supplies to the hospital or doctors office, etc.SeñoraH (Aug 26, 2008 2:04:43 PM)For those of us who do not have a pump, what should be in our "refrigerator-front bag" for the EMTs to find?Speaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:04:43 PM)If you are not on pump therapy, then for the EMTs you will need a complete medication list and your doctor's name and phone number, as well as the pharmacists and emergency contacts information.Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:05:13 PM)Are all of you out there comfortable with how you would respond if a emergency arises?Colleen (Aug 26, 2008 2:06:30 PM)I have lists of my meds available, and doctor info, but not posted on my fridge. I will make sure I do that!Alethea (Aug 26, 2008 2:06:37 PM)I am comfortable as long as I am consciousdoccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:07:26 PM)Depends on the kind of emergency.....whether it is me needing 911 or loss of services due to natural disasters.Diane R-NC (Aug 26, 2008 2:07:32 PM)I need to put a my list on my fridge, that I haven't done yetdoccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:08:05 PM)I do have those lists made up and I will put one on the fridgePhena (Aug 26, 2008 2:08:48 PM)What about traveling with a group on a bus to rural wild areas of Northern Minnesota like Grand Marais and Ely? The Director is afraid to take me along. How can I reassure him that I'll be o.k? This is a Golden Agers (senior) group for four days.Cindy (Aug 26, 2008 2:09:07 PM)I will copy the info in my purse and put theredoccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:10:13 PM)What can our support groups do to educate our local fire departments and EMT about our special needs?Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:10:13 PM)It would be great to setup a joint support group meeting and EMS meeting with a speaker to provide information, answer questions and plan how to respond if for example an infusion is interrupted. Also, you can work with your PH center to provide written information that gives instruction should an emergency take place. These are already available through the PHA if you want to talk with responders yourselfSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:10:25 PM)In the event you are unable to give information, your family and close friends should have the same information, as well as your local EMTs or fire rescue team. Also, go to your local ER with your disease and medication information so that you are comfortable with that facility. Has anyone taken this step? Also, there are wallet sized card that you can carry around that provide helpful information in case of an emergency.Diane R-NC (Aug 26, 2008 2:12:23 PM)I went to my local fire/emt service and they looked at me wide eyed and confused..they had never heard of PHdoccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:13:01 PM)I have the information all typed up and in my purse and my local hospital has a chart on me with this infor.SeñoraH (Aug 26, 2008 2:13:18 PM)I went to my local firehouse and they didn't know about PH, but I took them cookies and they remembered that...Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:13:51 PM)I had a change to try out my Emergency Plan 1st hand this past wknd. I went to the ER due to fluid overload of 8 lbs, I had in hand a folder with the info sheets on my specific PH Meds. Also a list of current Meds, my records and a prescription to call my PH Doctor with his numberPhena (Aug 26, 2008 2:13:58 PM)What about traveling with a group on a bus to rural wild areas of Northern Minnesota like Grand Marais and Ely? The Director is afraid to take me along. How can I reassure him that I'll be o.k? This is a Golden Agers (senior) group for four days.Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:13:58 PM)Talk with your PH physician and make sure he or she is in agreement that you able to make such a remote trip. Then plan, plan, plan so that you have all medication related supplies, oxygen, etc. Find out where the closet hospital, etc is in the area you will be going and it may be good to contact a medical person just to let them know you are there. Then have fun!doccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:14:03 PM)Yes, Diane...that is exactly what I am talking about.....they are not very aware of our disease and it's special needsSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:14:30 PM)Also, I and many of the physicians with support groups have gone out with their nurses to teach local fire stations and EMT about PH and its treatment. Also, we have a form for our patients that can be used to get to know their local EMT, which helps them get to know the local emergency services. Support groups are important to help with this, including slides show on how to complete these forms and what steps to take. It is important to get to know your local ER doctors and nurses and educate them about PH, your medications, and local pharmacy information.Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:15:04 PM)I also keep a medi set with a weeks full of my PH oral meds in case of addmisiondoccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:15:54 PM)EMT's....thanks for the cookies idea....we'll use itColleen (Aug 26, 2008 2:16:06 PM)Who would we ask for if we brought our info to the ER?Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:16:06 PM)When I contact local hospital facilities I usually start with the Director of Nursing, especially if it is a small hospital. Also, a good place to start would be the nurse manager of the ERSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:16:30 PM)Phena this is a great opportunity to educate the Director and others about PH. Also, invite your doctor and nurse to speak with him/her about PH and its treatments. Or if not possible, the physician could send a note explaining the illness and your ability to participate.doccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:16:45 PM)I do that too, MikeMike (Aug 26, 2008 2:16:53 PM)Our support group meets at the local fire station and Oct's mtg we will have EMS folks there to educate them as an Inservice for them several accrdo nurses will be the speakers for usPHAwebmasterDiane (Aug 26, 2008 2:18:08 PM)PHA emergency resources are listed (here on this chat transcript page).doccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:18:16 PM)Our support group here in Western WA covers a very wide area and many many fire departments......Cindy (Aug 26, 2008 2:19:03 PM)I know no nitrates for viagra and revatio but what if EMS wants to give you morphine for say chest pain since morphine is a respiratory depressant? if that is a no-no what is a good alternative.Speaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:19:03 PM)I think the question is difficult to answer, if I don't know your case, without a history, list of meds, etc. It would be best to discuss this with your doctor. It is a fragile issue, since it depends on the severity of the disease and your other medical problems.doccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:19:07 PM)Members of our group all live in different fire districtsMike (Aug 26, 2008 2:19:26 PM)the audio from confferance has some good information on the Emergency Situations Session, I even took note of it to share with our guest speakersDiane R-NC (Aug 26, 2008 2:19:30 PM)How can we get this information? My support group wants to inform the local fire/emt service in the area and we aren't sure where to begin.Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:19:30 PM)I think it is always better to meet with local rescue personnel and then leave them with written materials for reference. The PHA has prewritten material and your PH center will be excellent because they can make it specific to your medication.Phena (Aug 26, 2008 2:19:50 PM)Last week when I was to the dentist, she thought PH Hypertension was regular hypertension. I had to educate her by giving her the pages from the PHAssociation.org website. She is just three years out from dental school practicing in a large Twin Cities suburb.Diane R-NC (Aug 26, 2008 2:20:56 PM)the forms that we can use will be available on the weblink that webmaster Diane just posted ?ModeratorRebekahMacfie (Aug 26, 2008 2:20:56 PM)yes, those pages have lots of information you can use when you meet with your EMTsSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:20:57 PM)I agree with Marilyn, that having a support group meeting with medical professionals to discuss this with everyone , including patients, EMTs and fire rescue personnel. Great suggestion Marilyn!Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:20:59 PM)same here on different districts also we have them from three different state we r inviting representives from each department for they have information to take back to their squadsSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:21:51 PM)Mike, excellent idea.doccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:22:29 PM)Good idea Mike....and thanks for the link to the information from PHASpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:23:36 PM)Also, if the support group has a newsletter, it would helpful to feature this topic with steps to take to educate emergency services. Your physician and nurse should have information and tips they can provide.Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:23:48 PM)th, I will use the notes from here too as a resource but really if you haven't listen to the audio from confernace please do, can someone pull up the link for the emgency situations and paste it here pleasePHAwebmasterDiane (Aug 26, 2008 2:24:23 PM)here you go! here's the audio from the Conference session: http://www.phassociation.org/Conference/2008/Education.asp#emergencyMike (Aug 26, 2008 2:24:39 PM)thx Dianedoccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:25:35 PM)Will do Mike. And Debbie, we are just getting our support group reorganized so no news letter yet....hopefully in the near future we will have one of those too...and thanks for that link to the conference sessionSpeaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:25:56 PM)Here are some tips to think about that I give my patients, especially those on infusion medications. Think ahead with these four actions: Stay calm, Call 911, minimize activity and use O2 if you have it available.Speaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:26:01 PM)In many cases, especially in small towns you and your families are the most educated about this disease and sharing this info is help to the medical community and others. You and the support groups are truly appreciated by all parts of the medical community.Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:29:16 PM)I also am making a seperate flyer for our meeting to send out to the EMS folks in our area, this flyer is geared towards them specifically. I will post that soon in the SG Leaders folders on our yahoo site, u can use this as an example, Accredo Nurses assisted me with it plus my Mrs who is a nurseSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:30:12 PM)I agree with Marilyn. I would add a fifth tip, Be Ready with phone numbers, a complete medication list, and other important information readily accessible for EMTs and others in case you need to go to the hospital. Plan as if you will be admitted to the hospital and bring your own meds and your doctor's numbers. Many of these local hospitals do not have you meds, so be prepared with a few days supply.Speaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:30:57 PM)Mike that is excellent and so appreciated.Diane R-NC (Aug 26, 2008 2:31:13 PM)Our support group is going to try to reach the different emt's in our area at their monthly meetings,,,are there any special handouts we should have for this besides the ones on the website?Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:31:13 PM)Actually the PHA handouts are designed to be good general information that fire/emt services should know. I would stick with that and then additional information can then be provided to a specific responding unit that might be in your area that applies specifically to youSeñoraH (Aug 26, 2008 2:31:17 PM)Ha! Last time I did that I had a suitcase with nothing but meds... and boy, does the ER pay attention when you show up with all that stuff!Cindy (Aug 26, 2008 2:33:46 PM)I picked up a few of those Emergency 101 sheets at conference. Who do we contact to get more?ModeratorRebekahMacfie (Aug 26, 2008 2:33:46 PM)Cindy, you can contact me at email@example.com or 240-485-0770 to order moreCindy (Aug 26, 2008 2:34:49 PM)ThanksSpeaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:34:53 PM)Here are some red flags for you to contact your doctor or EMS. Report fever of unknown origin if you have a central line, any rapidly developing changes in shortness of breath, increased oxygen needs, increased weakness, change in normal mucus production, chest pain, palpitations, fainting or near-faintingSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:35:14 PM)Also, I know I have mentioned this before, one of the biggest help for outside doctors is your PH doctors information. I have many patients in rural outlining areas and I look forward to hearing from the physicians in these areas to discuss and consult about a patient or just to simply answer a question.Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:35:30 PM)Oh , something else for those who have a puffer regulator one of those conservative ones for the sm portables, CARRY SPARE BATTERIES, I was once two hours away from home and the batteries diedSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:38:43 PM)Thank you Mike. That is very important, since some of those hospitals are far away, plus carry an extra pump. Also, if you arrive at the hospitals tell them immediately that you need oxygen, so that you do not use your spare tank. Also, if you feel that there is an emergent problem, call you PH doc so that they can call ahead and talk to the ER doctor. This will moves thing along so that you are seen sooner and have better care.Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:39:25 PM)If you are unable to give information and are not with family, etc who can supply the information, it is good to carry maybe a laminated short sheet with your information and carry in your wallet, bag, etc. I do encourage Medic alert though because this is the universal thing responders will look forSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:40:10 PM)Yes, the EMTs always look in the wallet. Have information in the front of your wallet. Also, your cell phone for ICE (in case of emergency) numbers as well as medication pack.Phena (Aug 26, 2008 2:41:46 PM)Can someone please recommend an oximeter that I can purchase online that is made in the USA or a dependable one that measures pulse rate, also, that I could take on the Golden Ager bus trip in case of an emergency? I need specific information as to brand and company since I can see myself ordering an insufficient model. Thank you.Speaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:41:46 PM)If you have increased problems with breathing and/or swelling you should go to the ER for further evaluation.Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:42:45 PM)I backed up with fluid this past weekend what signs should I look for pulmonary edema?Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:43:27 PM)I backed up with fluid this past weekend what signs should I look for pulmonary edema?Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:43:27 PM)Think of pulmonary edema as "wet lungs" . This means that the fluid part of the blood backs up into the tiny air sacs in the lungs. Symptoms include increased shortness of breath that may be better by sitting upright, and cough that may produce very thin even blood -tinged mucus. I agree with Dr. Levine that you should always go to the ER in this situationSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:43:42 PM)Your doctor may have helpful information as well about the better oximeter.Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:44:34 PM)PHA had a good info sheet about Medic Alert bracelets, can someone from PHA put that in a pdf file to post for others to view? I put the info in our last newsletterModeratorDiane (Aug 26, 2008 2:44:35 PM)Our medic alert identifier fact sheet is here http://www.phassociation.org/Learn/PH_Tips/HelpfulHintsMedicAlert.pdf on our PH tips page (http://www.phassociation.org/Learn/PH_Tips/index.asp)Colleen (Aug 26, 2008 2:44:37 PM)Phena, there was just a post on the PH boards about oximeters. You might want to check that out, many people had suggestions of where to buy one.Phena (Aug 26, 2008 2:44:43 PM)Can someone please recommend an oximeter that I can purchase online that is made in the USA or a dependable one that measures pulse rate, also, that I could take on the Golden Ager bus trip in case of an emergency? I need specific information as to brand and company since I can see myself ordering an insufficient model. Thank you.Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:44:43 PM)There are some that are better than others. Nelcor is a good brand that is reliable.mab (Aug 26, 2008 2:48:00 PM)I want to know what are you consider an emergency situationSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:48:01 PM)In terms of emergency situations I agree with what Marilyn posted previously. In addition, anything that makes you feel uncomfortable don't hesitate to go in to be evaluated. Plus, line disruption, signs of infection, such as fluid or bleeding or puss around the area, acute shortness of breath, chest pain, faintness or passing out.Speaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:49:38 PM)Just to restate, it is important to have the in case of emergency information readily accessible and available to family and friends as well. Letting them know ahead of time where the information is kept would be very helpful.Speaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:50:55 PM)In a few minutes we will end the chat, are there any final questions about emergencies?doccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:52:35 PM)yes, how do I save this chat session?ModeratorDiane (Aug 26, 2008 2:52:36 PM)We will be posting the chat transcript this afternoon at http://www.phassociation.org/Classroom.doccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:52:54 PM)thanks.Colleen (Aug 26, 2008 2:52:57 PM)I don't have any other questions at this time, but thank you for taking the time to do this! It is much appreciated!Diane R-NC (Aug 26, 2008 2:53:06 PM)thank youMike (Aug 26, 2008 2:53:15 PM)Ill 2nd that motionCindy (Aug 26, 2008 2:53:28 PM)Thanks a bunchdoccharli (Aug 26, 2008 2:53:33 PM)Thanks for all of the great ideas and information everyonemab (Aug 26, 2008 2:53:40 PM)If you have chest pain for a week what the doctor have to doSpeaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:53:40 PM)If you are Flolan or Remodulin chest pain may be an indication that you need to increase the dosage. You need to be reporting this to your PH doctor so that the appropriate instructions or evaluations can take placePhena (Aug 26, 2008 2:53:44 PM)Thank you.PHAwebmasterDiane (Aug 26, 2008 2:53:46 PM)Dr. Levine brings up a good point about keeping your family and friends informed. It is also good to have someone with you in the hospital to advocate for you to make sure they are paying attention to your particular needs. It can be difficult for you to do yourself sometimes as you are receiving the care.Speaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:54:13 PM)Just a reminder to all things can happen suddenly and sometimes when you least expect it so preparation will be the key to helping your potential emergency be handled efficiently and with the best of care.mab (Aug 26, 2008 2:54:25 PM)If you have chest pain for a week what the doctor have to doSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:54:25 PM)Mab, you should probably should see your PH physician or go to the ER, but you definitely need to see a medical professional.Speaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:54:46 PM)These have been excellent questions. It is best to be prepared ahead of time in case of an emergency. Marilyn has brought up some great points. I thank her for her great ideas and suggestions.ModeratorRebekahMacfie (Aug 26, 2008 2:55:02 PM)Thank you all for attending this chat and thank you to our speakers, Marilyn Schmidt and Dr. LevineDiane R-NC (Aug 26, 2008 2:55:25 PM)thank you very very much.Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:55:27 PM)we just need to follow the Boy Scout Motto "Be Prepared" lolSpeaker/MarilynSchmidt (Aug 26, 2008 2:55:43 PM)Thank you for listening. Hope it was helpful.Diane R-NC (Aug 26, 2008 2:55:59 PM)it was ,,very !!Colleen (Aug 26, 2008 2:56:01 PM)Thank you, Marilyn and Dr. Levine :)PHAwebmasterDiane (Aug 26, 2008 2:56:03 PM)Thank you everyone, and just to reiterate, the transcript for this chat will be at http://www.phassociation.org/Classroom. and Mike, be prepared is also the Girl Scount motto :)Mike (Aug 26, 2008 2:56:12 PM)it was very informativeSpeaker/DebbieLevine (Aug 26, 2008 2:56:38 PM)I appreciate all of you coming out with great ideas and questions. PHA is a wonderful resource for all. 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- Alcohol use disorder
- Reflux of bile into the stomach
- Autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease , or sarcoidosis
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- Swallowing caustic substances
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- NSAID use
- Excess alcohol use
- Head injury
- Surgery
- Respiratory failure
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
Factors that increase your chance of getting chronic gastritis include:
- H. pylori infection
- NSAID use
- Excess alcohol use
Gastritis may cause:
- Abdominal burning and pain
- Indigestion
- Acid reflux, when stomach acid comes up the esophagus
- Burping
- Bloating
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- Endoscopy —a thin, lighted tube inserted down the throat and into the stomach to examine the inside of the stomach
- Biopsy
- Blood, breath, or stool tests—to check for infection with the bacteria H. pylori
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Medications for gastritis help relieve symptoms and help heal the stomach lining. Medications are available over-the-counter or by prescription. Your doctor may recommend:
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- H-2 blockers
- Proton pump inhibitors
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To help reduce your chance of gastritis from NSAIDs:
- Use other drugs when possible for managing pain.
- Take the lowest possible dose.
- Don't take drugs longer than needed.
- Don't drink alcohol while taking the drugs.
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- Wash your hands after using the bathroom and before eating or preparing food.
- Drink water from a safe source.
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First - NOT full septic tank - if that was the case you would be getting backup of sewage into the lowest drains in the house, and possible very slow flushing or refusal to drain out of the bowl - the opposite of your case.
Second - I assume you are the owner. If a renter or on a lease, this type of problem may be the responsibility of your landlord, depending on the terms of your lease or rental agreement.
OK - two possible situations here - low water in BOWL, or low water in TANK. I am assuming your toilet flushes OK, with adequate water to clean out the bowl, and that it is a typical type toilet with a tank sitting on the back of the bowl. If this is not the case and it is a designer toilet or looks like those at public restrooms (no tank), then the BOWL answers still apply if it is initially refilling OK, but if not enough refill water coming in at all then call a plumber.
First, low water in the toilet BOWL case. If the water in the toilet BOWL is low after flushing, I see four likely causes, in order of most likelihood -
1) the fill valve is not putting enough water into the toilet bowl. If you take the top off the tank, you will see a small hose (typically black plastic) coming from the fill valve (a vertical mechanism, usually at left side of tank, that the incoming water tube or flex hose connects to the bottom of on the bottom side of the tank). While the tank is refilling after a flush, a steady but not large flow of water flows through this fill tube and down into a vertical pipe or tube (usually brass or plastic and about 3/4 inch diameter, which stands almost full height of tank). The small tube puts water into this pipe, from where it flows into and refills the toilet bowl. This is also the overflow tube, which keeps the tank from overflowing if the fill valve fails to shut off. If the fill valve has a problem or the fill tube has a blockage, it may not be letting enough water into the bowl. Also, check the tube is actually pointed down into the overflow tube - if the clip came loose, rusted away or broke, then it may just be filling the toilet tank rather than the bowl. Check that a steady flow (will not be a real foreceful jet) of water is flowing out of this tube into the overflow pipe while the toilet tank is refilling. You should also see the bowl filling up at this time. If it come in but does not fill high enough because it does not run long enough, some fill valves have an adjustment - check fill valve manufacturer website for instructions. Others just have to be replaced - doable if you are handy at home repairs (see web videos on how to do it), or call a plumber for probably about $150-200 to replace fill valve (have him replace the flapper valve at same time if you get this done).
2) there is something like a rag or string caught in the trap (the waste passage within the toilet body itself) which is slowly wicking the bowl water down the drain - would be solved by a good snaking. If this is the case, the bowl will fill fully after flushing, but then slowly (typically many minutes to hours) drain down to just filling the start of the oval or round drain passageway where the waste passage starts to curve up into the toilet body.
3) blocked sewer vent pipe (which vents sewer gas and lets air into the sewer system so when you flush the traps in drains and toilets and such do not get sucked dry by the vacumn caused by the exiting flow. If this is the problem, then several drains in your house may have the same problem, or drain slowly. When you flush, the water will drain totally down the pipe and almost all the water in the bowl and trap will go down the drain too, typically with a gurgling sound for a few seconds at the end as the air seal is broken in the trap, then a small amount of water will flow back from the trap into the bowl, leaving you with water in the entrance curve to the trap but nowhere near normal height in the bowl - maybe not even enough to fill the entrance of the drain passage.
4) a crack in the toilet, letting water gradually leak out of the bowl onto the floor or into the subfloor. If this has been going on for long at all you should see water on the floor, or water coming out in the ceiling downstairs, or in the basement or crawl space under the toilet.
Case 2 - the problem is low water in the toilet TANK - since this is a sudden problem, two likely causes:
1) the float arm has corroded or the float setting has moved. Look in tank for any broken part. You may have a black ball on the end of a metal or plastic arm connected to the fill valve (which is the part, normally at the left side of the tank, that the flexible or copper tubing comes into at the bottom of the tank), or it may be a sliding cylindrical float that slides up and down on the fill valve (typically all plastic) - see if it is broken or loose or alll corroded up (for the arm type). When you flush, this float hangs down (if lever type) or slides down the fill valve (cylinder type), opening the fill valve so fresh water comes in to fill the tank and bowl. As the tank fills it lifts this float, till at the proper elevation the bouyancy of the float shuts off the fill valve. If the setting on this float has changed then it will either cause the toilet to "run" continually because it is trying to overfill the tank (float shuts off at too high a level, so water is continuously flowing down into the overflow tube and into the bowl); or it will shut off too soon, causing only a partial tank fill. There are adjustments to adjust the float shutoff setting - typically an adjustment xxxx on the arm-type, and a slider stop clip on a small rod for the sliding type. See web videos on how to adjust this, or call a plumber.
2) your flapper valve (in bottom of tank, the part a chain or cord or rod connects to the flush handle, which opens it when you flush the toilet, leaks. If it leaks AND the fill valve is working, the tank level drops till the fill valve opens, then the tank refills. This repeats at intervals, with the tank refilling periodically even though it has not been flushed. May need new flapper valve or just a good wiping of the sealing surface to remove grit that is causin it to leak. If this is the problem you will have a slight flow of water into the bowl continually, and will probably see a slight ripple in the toilet bowl.
3) water is leaking out of the fittings or bolt holes on the bottom of the tank. If this is happening enough to make you notice low takn water level, the tank will refill periodically the same as if the flapper valve is leaking, plus you will have water on the floor and dripping off the bottom of the tank.
Fill valve and flapper valves each cost around $15 if you do it yourself (you can buy just replacement flapper for less if that is the problem and the matching seal is good, but that is rarely the case). A plumber call to replace both probably $150-200, ASSUMING your water shutoff valve (at the wall, under the tank, with a flex or copper tube coming fromit up to the toilet tank) will work.. If it will not shut off the flow of water, then add another $50-150 to replace that, depending on how it is plumbed and whether he has to cut into the wall to replace it (rarely required). If you do go and have a plumber do it, have both the fill valve and flapper valve (and flush handle, if aluminum or brass and corroded) replaced at the same time, as all tend to go out with age - every 10 years or so. You don't want to have to call the plumber to replace another part in just a year or two.
From the sounds of it, you have a clog between the floor drain and the connection to the city sewer (unless you have a septic tank). The lower flow rates of sinks / showers / dishwashers probable don't cause a backup like the washing machine does. A couple of suggestions.
1. Snake the drain line with a spade tip snake, twisting the snake as you advance it. This should clear the partial blockage.
2. If feasable, have your washing machine discharge into a utility sink and put a strainer on the drain to catch the clothing fibre (fibres and grease from the sink probably made the clog in the first place not to mention a garbage disposal).
3. Replace your floor drain with one that has a backflow preventer (looks like there is a ping pong ball in it).
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You have not said how old your house is, what normal water line life in your area is, whether it is leaking under the foundation or under the yard, etc. Cost depends a great deal on length of run, depth to dig to get below frost line, whether excavation will be through trees or other obstructions or open area, whether ground along route is too steep for a backhoe to work on, etc.
The first thing you really need to figure out is whether this is a spot repair issue, or a total line replacement issue. Your plumber should be able to help with that determination. Very general rule of thumb - very old line from before 80's, if galvanized pipe, could be at its practical life and be ready for total replacement. Copper line generally last about 50-70 years UNLESS in a corrosive soil environment or if it has groundwater flowing actively past it, then can be 20-30 years. Plastic lines from the 60's to 80's vary a lot - from as little as 10 years to 50 plus dependingon brand. Plastic lines (PVC, HDPE, PE) from the 80's and later are expected to last 50-100 years - most have not failed yet, so no good handle on how long they will last.
An above-ground or under the slab line a plumber will do. Buried line outside he generally subcontracts to an excavator to dig and backfill the line, or asks you to get the excavation done.
If section needing replacement is under your floor slab or foundation, then a full replacement can be many thousands of $ depending on how many linear feet, and if interior flooring will have to be replaced or if you are on a bare concrete slab or bringing the new line in above-ground once you get through the foundation. A simple one-spot buried pipe repair (based on acoustic locating and precisely measuring the location of the problem) can be as little as $400 but probably more often $1000 or so - more if poor access like under a slab underneath stairs.
If the runs to be replaced are exposed in a crawl space or basement than it can run as little as $20/LF (probably $400 minimum job cost) to replace.
Outside line to the street can run from as little as $10/LF in areas where the pipe is shallow (no annual frost penetration) and in easy digging soil, to $250/LF or more if deeply buried, have to excavate through trees and heavy roots or boulders, steep topography, other utility interferences etc. Generally not more than $50/LF. Commonly, instead of digging up the old line, they select a new semi-parallel route from a good connection point for you existing interior water lines at the foundation (maybe not where it currently comes in, depoending on access) to the street main shutoff valve (called a "key box", taking a route between them that is easiest to get a backhoe into and minimizes destruction of valuable plantings or trees. A number of $50/LF is commonly tossed around as "normal" for this type of job, if exceeding 100 feet or so and digging and access conditions are normal.
If your connection is in the middle of the street rather than along your side in the yard, that can easily add $2-5,000 to the job, as the water utility usually has to do that part, and repair the street afterwards. In a major throughway street, even more because of traffic control, multi-agency permits, etc.
As always, find 2-3 responsible, well-recommended (Anglie's List ?) contractors, and then get bids. The route I would go is first go with your regular plumber to locate the leak (probably acoustically, by listening for the leak) and determine the scope of work needed, then if major, go for multiple bids.
Well , you've certainly started a debate that will endure forever , but personally , having worked with both products , PEX is a better product . Now granted , the 1st time i used it
I was not impressed , cause it leaked.......NOT because the product was at fault, it was because I did not understand how to use the product !
The trick to using Pex , is to make certain that the fittings seat, they MUST be pushed together with force, and if you do not push with force to get the seat to seal, it leaks .
Therefore , when using PEX , you have constantly to be aware of leaving room to make your connections -Properly !
The beauty of PEX is that it bends , it is flexible and decreases the labor factor ,although the connection costs are often 100-300 % higher than copper , but again , it can cut labor costs in half and it is safer to work with, NO FLAMEs!
Mobile homes used CPVC for years and some still do. It works fine but is not as strong as a properly soldered copper pipe system. Is the contractor installing this new plumbing a licensed plumber? I'd be surprised if he is since he's using CPVC and not PEX (or similar) or copper. PEX pipe is even cheaper than CPVC when run by a knowledgable plumber. It doesn't require nearly as many joints since it comes in rolls and can flex through spaces easily.
There are some groups raising a fuss about BPA and other chemicals found in plastics that don't like the use of CPVC, PVC, or PEX pipe. I haven't seen the results of any lab tests to confirm or dispute their concerns. As far as durability goes it's fairly safe as long as it's properly installed and secured. It is not as susceptible to hard water damage as copper. It absolutely must be insulated along it's entire length to protect it from contact to other materials as well as freezing. Also, the fixtures in the house need to be grounded electrically since the pipe itself provides no electrical protection against accidental shock or electrocution. In a copper plumbed house the system is grounded so static electricity, a short in a wire near a water line, or lightning strike will carry the current out through the pipe instead of through the water to you, ideally.
If it's installed correctly you should be fine but make sure the contractor knows what he is doing and follows the proper procedures to use CPVC pipe.
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and his crew were very professional and were wonderful to deal with throughout the whole project. They took great care of my property, digging all of the drainage trenches by hand. They took special care not to disturb the existing buried plumbing for my swimming pool. Each day would show me the progress they had made and explained exactly what they were doing. He would always let me know when he and his crew were planning to be working on the property. He was very accommodating and took the time to answer all of my questions during the project. I was very impressed to see a huge improvement in the drainage of my yard even when the project was only partially complete. When the project was completed, he took the time to explain the entire drainage system he had installed and how it was supposed to function. I can't say enough good things about and his workers. They did an excellent job, especially in the midst of the heat and humidity that were present during the entire project.
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This solar walkway light proved to be The Best in tests conducted by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it produced the brightest, most expansive light. The Best model's two high-powered LEDs generated up to 13X more lux (a measure of light intensity) than lesser walkway lights. The Best Solar Walkway Light cast illumination over 12' away, far superior to other models that could not even project light 5' from their location. The Best model emitted light for 10 consecutive hours, far superior to lesser lights that lasted a mere six hours. The Best model did not incur any damage after months of exposure to rain, sun, and frost or when kicked over repeatedly onto cement. Its built-in stake enables simple placement into a lawn or flowerbeds and its built-in photo sensor automatically turns the light on at dusk—provides either six or 10-hour intervals of light. The solar panel on top of the unit recharges the walkway light in moderate to full sunlight. Includes one light. 23 1/4" H x 6 1/2" Diam. (1 1/4 lbs.)
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By BJ
from Fulton, Missouri
I have had these about a month and like them. Other brands have weak lights and I think useless. These only last about an hour when it is cloudy or rains all day but that is the nature of solar power. I am not a fan of the star pattern and wish the light would project a solid pattern or better yet a choice of both. I have four and plan to add to the collection. These are the brightest I have seen.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By pdg66
from Indianapolis, IN
I was very excited to order these walkway lights. Features that attracted me were brightness of light and flexible duration of light being on (6 hours at the brightest setting or 10 hours at a lower brightness setting). The lights are definitely much brighter than solar-powered walkway lights that I have used previously; but (and this is a deal breaker), the lights will only stay on a maximum of 2 to 3 hours when they supposed to stay on for 6 to 10 hours! I have positioned the lights to receive maximum sunlight to charge fully, but even on a sunny day with clear blue skies no matter where I position the lights for charging and no matter which duration switch I use (6 hr or 10 hr) the lights go on around 6 pm and go off around 8 pm! That makes them virtually useless for nighttime walkway lights and I will be returning these lights immediately.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute conducts rigorous, unbiased testing to determine which product is the best in a given category. While this product has received positive feedback from other customers, it clearly did not measure up to your expectations, and for this we sincerely apologize. The only thing we value more than our reputation for quality products and outstanding service is your complete satisfaction. You can always order from Hammacher Schlemmer with confidence knowing that if you are disappointed with a product—for any reason—you may return it under our lifetime guarantee. Please contact our customer service team at 1-800-321-1484 and they will be happy to assist you.
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THE Best Walkway Light EVER!
By The Desplanque Gardeners
from Calgary, AB
We originally bought three lights. We put them in the back yard around our landscaping. They did not disappoint. They are bright; each one covers a large area; they are firmly in the ground. These lights are the best we have found after 10 years of looking. They are well made and a beautiful addition to our yard. My husband said "this makes our yard look like a million bucks" They really do! And P.S. we ordered more right away :)
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
It is bright and easy to install........
By Light the way!
from Springfield, VA
Bright, and easy to install. I installed them on our front yard walkway. They do get lots sunlight during the day, but, when evening come, they don't last as long as it say would. I set it on 'high' option, it should last 6 hours, but, it only last about 3 hours. That's the only disappointment. Otherwise, I am pretty happy with this product.
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for your feedback. The timing of the light is going to depend on the amount of charge the lights received and the timing switch. The built-in sensor automatically turns the light on at dusk and provides either a six or 10-hour interval of light.
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By Play it again Sam
from Kauai
These are by far the brightest solar lights I have found. Three of these are able to light a 35 foot walkway quite adequately. They do need adequate sunshine to give the run times stated. I tried them in a partially shaded garden area and they would only give 4 hours of light on high power. The build quality is better than the average solar light found in hardware stores.
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By Deb
from Chester,NY
I planned for an electric walkway post lamp but the electrician did not remember to add the power line, so I did my homework for a good solar walkway lamps. Theses are excellent but have good sun all day. I have only 4 along about 35 ft walkway and they light the area well. I would recommend these, my husband said the solar battery is replaceable as well, although I haven't needed that. The actual clear portion of the casing (glass) is decorative so the light illumination has a star shape. Attractive and no more than a good outdoor electric post lantern.
Love these so far!
By Jeanne
from Maine
Ordered three to light part of a walkway. Love them and plan to order more. They charged quickly and the area of illumination is lovely. Not extremely bright, but more than adequate to not only make the area safer to walk, but also casts a lovely pattern. Just hope they turn out to be as durable as they are easy to install.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Great light!
By SolarCarol
from El Dorado Co., CA
This is a great addition to our mostly solar-powered home. We needed to illuminate the carport, and this has cast light just far enough.
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By Ck
from VA Beach, VA
I really like the brightness of the lights and they were very easy to put together. According to the info the lights should stay on for 6 hours at the brighter light but so far they cut off after 4. Haven't tried the lower setting yet to see how long they last.I wish the poles were a bit longer too. It would be nice to have them a bit higher up.I probably will buy a couple more.
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By tenacious lynn
from bethlehem, pa
Only have it for over a week. time will tell. But so far. I am satisfied. Except the product manual said 12 feet illumination. It does not cover that far
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INLS 782: Library Assessment
"If you don't like change, you're going to like irrelevance even less." -- General Eric Shinseki, former U.S. Army Chief of Staff
Course description
This course will provide an overview of evaluation and assessment activities in libraries. Students will consider various library operations as evaluands, and the extent to which these operations are evaluable. Students will become familiar with existing tools for evaluating library operations, will design their own evaluation, and conduct their own evaluation research.
This course will address the following themes:
- Introduction to evaluation, broadly construed, and approaches to evaluation that are common in libraries. The guiding questions for this unit are as follows:
- What is evaluation?
- What constitutes a good evaluation?
- What is the difference between evaluation and research?
- What approaches to evaluation are used in evaluating libraries?
- Overview of library operations and services, and how those are evaluated. Guiding questions:
- What are the functions of a library? What activities and operations are engaged in by the library? What services are provided by the library?
- What operations and services of the library are evaluable?
- What data do the various operations and services of the library generate, that might be used in an evaluation? What data would be desirable to collect to evaluate a library function?
- Critique of existing evaluations of library operations and services, and investigation of existing evaluation instruments. Guiding questions:
- What approaches to evaluating various library operations have been tried?
- What data collection instruments already exist for evaluating library operations?
There is a Catch-22 involved in this course: conducting an evaluation depends on the appropriate use of methodology, but you will most likely not yet have completed INLS 780: Research Methods. We will make heavy use of various methodologies in this course. But this is not a course on research methods. We will therefore address specific methods as appropriate for the work in this course. For a more systematic approach to methodology, take INLS 780.
Course objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify library functions and services that must be assessed.
- Plan, design, and implement an assessment program in a library.
- Analyze and interpret the data from an assessment, and present that data for diverse audiences.
Textbook & reading
There is one required text for this course:
Matthews, J. R. (2007). The Evaluation and Measurement of Library Services. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.
This book is available in the Student Stores and on reserve in the SILS library. Also available from Amazon or any online bookseller.
All readings will be assigned on the course Schedule. Readings not from Matthews will be available on the free web, as an e-journal, via the Library's e-reserves, or via this wiki. Readings are also listed in my course Pinboard feed.
Additional reading
Other good books on evaluation generally and evaluation in libraries specifically include:
Baker, S. L., & Lancaster, F. W. (1991). The Measurement and Evaluation of Library Services. Arlington, VA: Information Resources Press.
Davidson, E. J. (2005). Evaluation Methodology Basics: The Nuts and Bolts of Sound Evaluation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Durrance, J. C., & Fisher, K. E. (2005). How Libraries and Librarians Help: A Guide to Identifying User-centered Outcomes. Chicago: American Library Association.
Patton, M. Q. (2008). Utilization-Focused Evaluation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Scriven, M. (1991). Evaluation Thesaurus, 4th ed. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) sponsors a biannual Library Assessment Conference. The next conference will be 29–31 October 2012, in Charlottesville, VA. You should go.
ARL also maintains the ARL ASSESS listserv, which is worth subscribing to.
I've also aggregated a bunch of library assessment-related RSS feeds.
Develop an Assessment Project
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See my course policies.
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