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NFL MVP Award should go to who this year?
The two prime candidates this year are Adrian Peterson and Peyton Manning. Who do you have as the more valuable player?
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AP finished with 2097 yards for the season, second all time behind Eric Dickersons 2106. And with that solidified Vikings position in the playoffs, but Manning turned an 8-8 team of last year to the no.1 seed with a 13-3 record this year. In addition with Manning, the Broncos offense skyrocketed into the top 10.
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It annoys me that Aaron Rodgers is getting ZERO recognition. Despite the fact that he has a better QBR than Manning, has thrown less picks, more TD passes, and has gotten his team to the playoffs without a defense, an offensive line, a roster full of injuries on both sides and RB's that can't net even decent yardage.
Yet Manning is getting his nuts swallowed by everyone. He plays in a competition-less division, has thrown more interceptions, has a lower QBR, hasn't beaten an elite team all season, yet he has everything Rodgers doesn't have on his team. This Broncos squad made the playoffs last year with ****ing Tim Tebow. So the real question is how valuable exactly is Manning to this team? Basically a higher seed in the playoffs. That's it.
To be honest, it turns out he wasn't even that valuable to the Colts either. They are in the playoffs too with a rookie QB who leads the league in interceptions.
2-14 was a result of sucking to get this QB, nothing more.
Rodgers or AP should be MVP and everybody knows I love my Patriots and Brady.
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University of Oklahoma is in the house, so I got to roll with my boy Adrian Peterson. 49ers fan, and I was rooting for Green Bay today against Minnesota, but I couldn't hate on Adrian's talent. He Michael Jordan'd that **** today.
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AP..... Peyton had a typical above average QB year this year. If AP doesnt get it then they mine as well rename it the 'Best QB of the Year Award'
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Rodgers was the MVP last year. He's had a solid season, but he isn't returning from a year off and his team isn't drastically better like Denver is. The Packers have a deeper receiver core than Denver does so he has more tools to work with, even if Jennings and Nelson haven't been 100% (but they were hurt at different times).
Manning has done more for his team.
Here is how Manning is valuable to this team:
-The Broncos finished 3rd in 3rd down completion compared to 20th the year before.
-Finished fourth in passing yards per game compared to last.
-Up to 30.1 PPG compared to 19.3 the year before
-13-3 record with winning 11 in a row compared to barely making the playoffs at 8-8
The Broncos' biggest weaknesses last year were corrected with Manning.
This is all while also returning from a career threatening injury.
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
Welcome to my latest blog feature: starting with this post, I'm going to be introducing a new jewelry design every month. But that doesn't mean I'll be beginning a design and finishing it in 30 or 31 days. Instead, I will be presenting designs that may have taken months or years to finish. The jewel of the month for November 2009 has been in the works since I went to Copenhagen in July 2007.
On that trip, I visited the treasury of the Rosenborg Castle. One of the pieces in the collection is "the hen in the egg." More of a work of art than a piece of jewelry, it's an egg that opens up multiple times — think of Russian nesting dolls — to reveal a gold egg, a yolk, a hen and eventually a tiny diamond ring. Faberge made the concept of a jeweled egg famous, but this isn't a Faberge piece. It's believed to have been made in Paris.
You know that I love complicated mechanical jewelry, so I was entranced by this egg and knew right away I wanted to do a mini version. Even though I started planning it immediately, I had to finish work on other complicated projects like the "squirrel in the acorn" necklace, which I was inspired to do shortly before encountering the egg. When that was finished last year, I started work on the egg, but these things can't be rushed. (39thandbroadway.com has posted an interview with me in which I discuss the design process so I won't repeat all that here.) Any piece with elaborate moving parts may require its own special mechanism — a unique hinge and closure that work specifically for that piece.
A big challenge was perfecting the size and shape of the egg itself. It couldn't be huge, but it had to be big enough to contain a surprise inside. I should point out that this kind of piece is not stamped out by a machine in a factory. This perfectly shaped, symmetrical egg was originally carved by hand out of hard wax, as was the hen.
Finally finished this month, my tribute to the Danish artwork is a golden egg that opens to reveal a silver hen with diamond eyes — she's connected to the egg by a short chain so you can't lose her. The hen then opens to reveal three tiny golden eggs in her nest. The bail (the piece that connects the pendant to the chain) is decorated with diamonds. Behold!
I've only made one of these for the time being; when I sell this one, I'll make another. I don't know if there will be more than that. This is limited-edition, wearable art and it is priced accordingly. I consider this an appropriate piece for people who are passionate and knowledgeable about craftsmanship and are collectors of original art, antiquities and historical artifacts, couture clothing and/or other rarities. Click here to purchase.
That said, if you've read my blog for any length of time, you know that I like to have something for everyone. I have my Genie in a Bottle locket for $1,000 and the Teeny Genie in silver for $50. I know a lot of my gorgeous blog readers and clients think chickens are adorable, so next month — right in time for the the holidays — I will have a very affordable hen necklace. She won't be in a golden egg but she'll still be sitting on her nest keeping her three little eggs warm. Stay tuned!
UPDATED TO ADD: I meant to include a link to a Denmark-related book club post about Queen Caroline Mathilde and her crazy husband, Christian VII. And, for those of you who remember my book club posts, I swear they will come back. Very soon.
83 Responses to "Jewel of the Month: The Hen in the Egg"
Stunning craftsmanship darling! I love hearing the story behind a design.This one is stunning. A true collectors piece,wonderful wonderful design!
Kudos to you Wendy on this piece. It is exquisite!
I look forward to more posts on your work.
I would die to own this, it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. The idea alone is brilliant but the execution makes it exquisite.
I love the idea of this necklace– so clever! As for budget– I'd definitely fall into the range of "something for everyone." Everyone– that's me! But I can still admire and ooh and ahh through the glossy window.
I love that your necklaces always seem to have a hidden quality in them.
There was another necklace that had a pop up animal or something too.. NO WAIT, it was the locket that you could put scented cotton balls in.
Love it.
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Wendy, I'm sure you don't need me telling you this, but this is amazing! As you said, wearable art, it reminds me of sculpture. And that article you linked to with the interview – fascinating. I only wish you could do a post like this a week! xx
this is beautiful! and such lovely craftsmanship!
and i am so picky that is probably best if i buy my own jewelry. always. hahahaha. nobody will get it right except for me. if only someone else would pay for it! 🙂
this is wonderful. You are so so talented. I love the mechanical qualities of your work, it makes them so much more special than just a charm. One day, one day I will save up enough money and will buy that acorn necklace.
Beautiful, glamorous, and of course, clever. So WendyB. 🙂
Silly me: I can't remember whether I've commented already, though I do know that I read this post last night. Terrific, fun idea and impeccable execution. The lucky people who own this piece will be thrilled . . .
Omigod, I LOVE the surprise of the bird inside! What a fantastic design!
What an impressive craftsmanship on this from the egg to the hen and down to the 3 cute little eggs!! Whoever is the lucky (and RICH!) lady (or guy) that ends up with this will surely treasure this forever! =)
I'm totally in love with this necklace!!its soo delicate and charming at the same time* impressive!
I had no idea the crazy amount of work that goes into your amazing designs. They truly are art. And I love that there are such personal stories to accompany the pieces!
oh my gosh that is the cutest little eggy and chick i've ever seen. how adorable. i just love the concept and the execution is flawless.
I really love these pieces! sooo cute 🙂
so cute!!
Very witty indeed!
Love it
Beautiful as always. I have got my eye on that genie as well…
See, this is what I love about your jewellery. I love how they are never quite what they seem.
Oh Wendy!
How sweet is that!
It is so cool, I love the whole concept…you are an artist!
I am your fan!
Oh Wendy, it's gorgeous.
Definitely wearable art!
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Wendy that is absolutely fantastic! Well done.
I can't wait to see your bargain version!!
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this is pretty! i love it
Genius!! I can't believe how awesome this necklace is!
Your jewelry is just so smart, with lots of stories, details, history and humor – I love it.
Not only do you still not know if the chicken or the egg come first (did the chicken come first so that it could be inside the egg? Or did the egg come first because that's what you see first?) – you still get a the bonus detail of it being a golden egg. Can't get over it!
And I'm looking forward to seeing that hen necklace!
Clean classic formation. At first glance it appears contemporary. But like all women, we have a little secret inside 😉 Love the details WendyB!
That necklace is brilliant.
Love the new feature! And great detail on the hen. Cute!
Ooh! That egg is just too cute!!!
That is really a awesome design. The egg looks so pretty. That is a creative thought for necklace. Wendy you are rocking….
OMG – That necklace is just exquisite craftsmanship and design! A true work of art!
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Sunday, December 16, 2007
well Possums, I did it. I went to mass, on time, all alone. and yes, I walked there in the blistering cold so got some exercise done as well.
Mass was a deeply moving and religious experience, yes I know it sounds corny but wtf it's true! :) I didn't manage to get up in time for the 11am so went to the 6pm one at the Cathedral. Got there about 15 mins early, a huge first for me, so I lit a candle in front of St Therese, Doctor of the Church, the little flower. And prayed for her intercession, but mainly just directly to god, that the rifts between my family be healed.. I prayed especially for my father, and for the biological mother I've only met twice.
All the hymns were so relevant to me right now, all out of the darkness and into the light metaphors, and there were some neocat enquirers getting blessed. I felt joined in spirit with their throng. There was gregorian chant and some of my favouritest hymns in the whole wide world. *oirish accent* OOh it was lovely lovely Xx
Seated directly behind me was JC, he of the uni Cathsoc and my old Halls fame. With his absolutely STUNNING girlfriend whose name I've forgotten now, oh well...
he's just been received! yay! one more fantastic convert! I reckon converts often make the best witnesses to Catholocism because they've thought everything through and had to battle out their beliefs on their own terms instead of having it breathed into them from infancy.
Got home and a friend came round. Went over to his (my housemates are revising like crazy and prone to crabbiness at the mo) and listened to hendrix while smoking shisha. he cooked me an amazing meal out of cupbord remenants, and introduced me to a veritable smorgasboard of cheeses... wensleydale with ginger, anyone? Trust me, it's delicious
he's lent me 3 books by Edward monkton to warm my soul, and my very own shisha pipe on loan, oh yesss
I reckon shisha's a lot cooler (and more convivial) than cigarettes... can't wait to buy some yuptious baccy... he had this "two apple" stuff which was bloody delicious
have got home now to find the boyfriend's gone out. best let him have some alone time, the poor boy is soo frustrated by my new NO SEX initiatives on top of everything else. He's now jumping on every single thing I do, money is a sore sore subject (I have none as I've had to take a 6 month interrupt from my nursing due to ongoing health problems)
posted letters today to my immidiate family in australia. I feel like i'm finally becoming a proper relative through such little gestures (I've barely sent a thank you card in my life, me + letterwriting gets so very convoluted
ach well possums
God Bless
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Navy's Toni Paruso
Feb. 21, 2012
The following article is part of a series covering the 2012 Patriot League Swimming and Diving Championships. The content was produced by journalism students from the University of Maryland.
By Gloria Johnston
Annapolis, Md. - When you lose a bet to Toni Paruso's boyfriend, you lose your shirt. Thursday night, six freshmen Navy midshipmen proudly spelled her name out on their chests in yellow paint and chanted "Paruso! Paruso!" loudly from the observation deck. And they were not the only ones shouting.
Paruso and the rest of the Navy swimming and diving team were a formidable force at the three-day Patriot League Swimming and Diving Championship that started Thursday at the U.S. Naval Academy.
During the women's 100-yard butterfly preliminaries Friday morning, Paruso swam a record-breaking time. Around six hours later that afternoon, she helped her 200-yard medley relay team win the finals, swimming the fastest third leg at 24.28 seconds.
So when the 100-yard butterfly finals began Friday evening, everyone was watching her.
The pool air, pungent with the smell of chlorine, was intense as the women prepared to enter the pool. The crowd, filled with families and fellow teammates from all the Patriot League schools, roared, creating a booming echo throughout the natatorium.
When Paruso stole the finals competition by a massive lead of 1.61 seconds, everybody cheered.
She forged a lead from her first flip-turn and well into the final stretch, and excited observers throughout the Natatorium clasped the railings in anticipation as they watched Paruso claim the championship at 53.92 seconds, 1.61 seconds before Navy's Rheanna Vaughn came in at 55.53 seconds to claim second place.
Her record-breaking time of 53.58 seconds during the preliminaries seven hours earlier broke both the Patriot League and the meet record in the women's 100-yard butterfly, making her a strong favorite and top qualifier for Friday night's final. Her preliminaries time was .34 seconds faster than her finals time.
"I've always been a prelim swimmer," Paruso said. "I don't want to say I don't perform well under pressure, but there's just so much more of it in the finals."
Paruso, a junior at the U.S. Naval Academy and originally from Savannah, Ga., chose to swim for the Navy because she wanted to go to a school where she was challenged in arenas other than the swimming pool.
Excelling both in and out of the water, Paruso was named to her school's Commandant's list for the 2011 spring semester. Coming into this year's competition, she was already a decorated collegiate swimming veteran, winning First-Team All-Patriot League honors both last year and in 2010.
Friday's record-breaking swim meant many things for Paruso, who, although humbled by her recent achievements, has big dreams.
"I was just talking to my mom and I realized there were moments when I had looked up on that score board and I never thought I would come this far." Paruso said. "Faith goes a long way."
Paruso said her dreams include winning at the NCAA championships and making it to the Olympic trials.
"Now it's all a little bit more of a reality and this may be the boost of motivation I need to train harder," Paruso said.
What about Paruso's shirtless enthusiastic fans?
"Around here if you're an upperclassmen, the freshmen pretty much have to do whatever you say. They lost a bet to my boyfriend so..." Paruso explained with a laugh. "We have an awesome fan base and it's an honor to swim for Navy and my team."


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I opted not to repost Vincent's comments on the DVD proper because they no longer seemed relevant, especially in this context.-BC by Vincent Suarez Legend has it that, despite the popularity of television reruns and the stunning phenomenon of "Star Trek" conventions, Paramount green-lighted Star Trek: The Motion Picture only after the success of Star Wars, in an envious bid for a sci-fi blockbuster of its own. In the minds of many fans and critics, however, director Robert Wise delivered a film that more closely approximated Star Bores. (For the record, I love the film's slow pace and its oft-neglected reprisal of themes from my favourite classic "Trek" episode, "The Changeling.") While not the huge grosser the studio was hoping for, fans turned out in strong enough numbers to warrant a sequel, and a cash cow was born. There have since... 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Recruited to host an ice-breaking pre-conference dinner for Chancellor Gorkon (David Warner) and his Klingon crew aboard Enterprise-B, Kirk proves a shabby host, loading up on Romulan ale (illegal, don'tcha know) in some attempt to conceal, excuse, or liberate his prejudice. Later that evening, as Gorkon's vessel Kronos One is fired on by photon torpedoes sourced back to the Enterprise, two figures cloaked in Federation gear assassinate the chancellor; evil General Chang (Christopher Plummer, tarted up to resemble Fu Manchu*) wastes no time in pinning the coup on Kirk and Bones (DeForest Kelley), who are promptly exiled to the gulag of icy... 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RUNNING TIME 116 minutes MPAA PG-13 ASPECT RATIO(S) 2.35:1 (16x9-enhanced) LANGUAGES English DD 5.1 English Dolby Surround French Dolby Surround CC Yes SUBTITLES English REGION 1 DISC TYPE DVD-9 STUDIO Paramount It appears as though the planet Romulus has an evil twin planet called Remus (natch), a mining colony boasting of hideous bat-like latex applications who can only live on the--wait for it--shadow side. A massacre in the Romulan senate results in the sudden ascendancy of mysterious... Bill Chambers Star Trek (2009) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0168ea36d6b2970c0192aa1b4918970d 2013-05-19T21:01:56-05:00 2013-05-19T21:04:50-05:00 ***½/**** starring John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Leonard Nimoy screenplay by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman directed by J.J. Abrams by Walter Chaw My long-held suspicion of J.J. Abrams as a no-trick pony has thawed completely now that after producing the exceptional Cloverfield, he has directed a reboot of Gene Roddenberry's beloved "Star Trek" that walks the fine line between absolute seriousness and absolute cheese and does so in about the exact same, smart, swashbuckling way as the '60s TV show, to which this movie serves not as a prequel, but as a delicious alternate possibility. Abrams's Star Trek is faithful to Roddenberry's vision in every way, including a restoration of the sexiness and spunk that's been largely lost to decades of syndication. It's easy to forget that the first interracial kiss on television belongs to the original series--not to mention all those ripped-shirt fights, tumbles with green girls, and "Bizarro-version" facial hair. The picture is faithful simultaneously to the spirit of this time, joining what looks to be a spate of films with apocalyptic visions of entire planets destroyed by unimaginable calamity. Spry and well-written, Star Trek plays up the idea of individual heroism for the collective good... Bill Chambers


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Pinstripe Denim Jacket
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This is my version of the Cropped Jacket pattern
It was really quick and easy to make because I did not line the jacket
unfortunately I did not pay enough attention to the instructions – THERE IS NO SEAM ALLOWANCE ON THE PATTERN! so i had to put an extra panel in on the sides
I also had (and always have with all sleeve patterns – my lack of skill!) too much sleeve, too little sleevehole. so i turned the extra sleeve into box-pleats as per photo 2
only real problem though was that the instructions didnt say where to put the peplum – does it look a little high to you?
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I love this style jacket, very flattering, great job!
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This is great, ive wanted to make a jacket out of this pattern. Good fabric choice! :D
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Dec 23, 2010, 02.12 AMby analogue
Looks great to me, I love pinstripes :) I'd attach the peplum at the natural waist, which is what you've done I think. It's a Burda magazine pattern isn't it? I'm sure I've got the issue somewhere, I might have a go at it myself at some point…
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A baby on a Georgia highway got very lucky when an ex-con named Bryant Collins noticed her and stopped. The 15-month-old had managed to crawl through the woods near her home and was almost onto Highway 72 when she was noticed. 11Alive shared the details about little Emily Pickens frightening adventure.
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Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy in Adults and Guideline for Clinical Nursing Care
Advancements in healthcare technology for patients with spasticity are promising. Nurses are expected to be well-versed in the use of technology to provide individualized and safe care. The focus of this article is on the current nursing care of patients who use technology such as intrathecal baclofen pumps to manage spasticity. Three phases of intrathecal baclofen therapy and concurrent clinical nursing care are outlined. A fundamental understanding of the intrathecal baclofen pump allows nurses to provide cutting-edge technological and individualized care with compassion.
This article focuses on the nursing care of patients using intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy. Technology is an integral part of the U.S. healthcare delivery system, and nurses are major players in the microdelivery of care. They not only are expected to understand the art of nursing but also are required to be well- versed in the science of nursing, including the use of technology in daily practice. One such technology incorporates the use of pumps to deliver medications. Pumps used to deliver ITB to manage spasticity and resulting pain are the focus of this article (Figure 1). The clinical implications of the use of such pumps differ from those of other medications and other kinds of pumps, yet there has been little investigation into possible divergences or consequences of their use. Therefore, this discussion is organized around the phenomenon of spasticity, the method of delivering medication for spasticity with intrathecal pumps, and the three phases of therapy: the screening trial, surgery to implant the device, and maintenance.
Spasticity is a sequela of many neuromuscular disorders, such as spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and cerebral palsy. Spasticity is an upper motor neuron dysfunction in the central nervous system that leads to tight and stiff muscles. The exact mechanisms of spasticity are unknown; however, it is thought to be caused by an imbalance of excitatory and inhibitory input in the spinal cord caused by neuromuscular diseases (Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center, 2006). Spasms can be painful. Spasticity can increase caregiver burden by making independent and dependent activities of daily living (ADLs) difficult to perform.
Spasticity affects more than half a million people in the United States alone and more than 12 million worldwide (MD Virtual University, 2006). A person with spasticity may have difficulty performing ADLs because of rigidity and stiffness, making daily hygiene difficult.
A retrospective analysis of ADLs and mobility outcome variables in patients receiving ITB therapy was reported by Ochs and Tonn (1996). Mobility was improved: 58% of bedridden patients were able to use wheelchairs, 14% of patients using wheelchairs were able to stand, and 10% of these patients were able to ambulate with crutches. Participants needed 67% less help in dressing themselves. Overall satisfaction with the ITB was reported by physicians to be 86% and by patients to be 91%. Dario, Scamoni, Bono, Ghezzi, and Zaffaroni (2001) also reported a decrease in spasticity, with improved ADLs and mobility (p < .05). They also noted that paraplegics' arm functions improved because a reduction of spasticity in the lower extremities improved patients' balance.
Spasticity causes pain through muscle rigidity and stiffness. Increased flexor and extensor tone interferes with sleep, causing pain and stiffness. Untreated spasticity not only causes pain but also can lead to permanent contractures and limb deformities. Dario et al. (2001) found a statistically significant (p < .05) reduction in pain with the use of ITB therapy. Pain reduction has been reported after use of ITB therapy in all neurological disorders including cerebral palsy (p = .0078) (Schaeybroeck et al., 2000). Parke, Penn, Savoy, and Corcos (1989) also reported a decrease in pain and better sleep in their participants who used the ITB intervention.
Caregiver Burden
Most people experiencing spasticity are partially or fully dependent on other people for their daily functioning. Increased tone and stiffness in extremities lead to difficulty in performing daily hygiene, including perineal care and bathing. Spasticity also translates into difficult transfers because the patient's limbs and body are rigid, making sitting in a wheelchair and performing pivot transfers unsafe. This can increase the risk of injury to caregivers.
After using ITB therapy, Gwartz (2001) reported improvements in the social life of research participants and decreases in caregiver burden. Azouvi and colleagues (1996) and Boviatsis, Kouyialis, Korfias, and Sakas (2005) also reported a decrease in caregiver burden after ITB therapy was used.
ITB Therapy
ITB is a therapy that delivers medication directly to the intrathecal space in the spinal canal. Baclofen is an oral or intrathecal muscle relaxant medication used to decrease spasticity. Baclofen (a gamma-aminobutyric acid agonist) works by blocking the release of excitatory neurotransmitters in the spinal cord (Penn et al., 1989). The intrathecal space is embedded in the spinal meninges and is also known as the subarachnoid space, where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes the central nervous system (Figure 2).
ITB delivers baclofen directly to the intrathecal space in the spinal canal. The intrathecal system consists of a very thin catheter connected to the baclofen pump. The pump stores and releases prescribed amounts of medication through the catheter, as instructed by the external programmer (Figure 3).
The initial line of treatment for spasticity is oral antispasmodic medication. Typical oral antispasmodic agents are baclofen, diazepam, tizanidine, and dantrolene sodium. Oral medications' usefulness may be limited by side effects such as hepatotoxicity, fatigue, drowsiness, weakness, and nausea. Regardless of the dosage, patients may not receive adequate control of spasticity. Use of botulinum toxin, although helpful, may not be enough to control spasticity, and large amounts may cause toxicity. Rhizotomy entails cutting of the nerves, and the effects are permanent, which may not be acceptable to patients and physicians (Sampson, Hayward, Evans, Morton, & Collett, 2002).
The intrathecal pump can continuously deliver baclofen in small dosages directly to the CSF, increasing the therapeutic benefits and causing fewer and less severe side effects than are seen with oral medications. Intrathecal pumps allow adjustment of infusion rates according to the patient's needs. The ITB pump can be turned off if spasticity reduction has shown no benefit (Cleveland Clinic, 2006).
Symptoms of spasticity can be assessed using the Ashworth scale or modified Ashworth scale (Table 1) or the spasm scale (Table 2). Interpretation of these scales is easy but may vary slightly between interpreters. These scales can be used in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Another scale, Functional Independence Measures, is more extensive and most commonly used by physical and occupational therapists to assess the impact of spasticity. Functional Independence Measures scores are used in the hospital setting to assess the patient's ability to perform ADLs.
Three Phases of ITB Therapy and Nursing Care
Most patients start with a trial of oral antispasmodic or botulinum toxin therapy. If these therapies provide suboptimal or no relief, the patient and physician may explore the use of an ITB pump. This therapy is subdivided into three phases, each with associated nursing practice.
Phase 1: Screening Trial
In this phase the patients who will benefit most from this therapy with the lowest risks are selected. When a patient meets the criteria (Figure 4), the physician or nurse practitioner explains the risks and benefits of the therapy in detail. Realistic, patient-specific outcomes must be discussed to ensure that the patient, family, and caregivers understand the risks and benefits associated with the therapy. The patient must provide informed consent for the screening trial because it is an invasive procedure. Before the screening trial, the patient is examined by an interdisciplinary team including nurses, physicians, and physical and occupational therapists to evaluate the patient's condition and health status. If no contraindications are found, the patient is admitted to an outpatient or inpatient medical facility where immediate access to resuscitation equipment is available (Medtronic, 2004).
On the day of the screening trial, the patient is admitted, and any oral antispasmodic medications are withheld. The patient receives an intrathecal bolus injection of baclofen via lower lumbar puncture. After the injection, the nursing staff monitors the patient closely for the effects of the intrathecal injection.
Phase 1 Nursing Care
Nurses are key players in monitoring the patient and providing safe care during the screening trial. Upon patient arrival, the nurse must perform a brief review of the system checklist to ensure that the patient is in appropriate condition to proceed with the trial. Baseline vital signs and oxygen saturation are obtained, and an intravenous saline lock is inserted. After the patient has received the bolus injection, frequent assessment of vital signs, pulse oximetry, and spasticity is essential. The onset of effect occurs within 60 minutes, and the bolus dose peaks at 4 hours (Medtronic, 2004). Most patients start to experience the return of spasticity within 8 hours. The initial recommended dosage for a screening trial is 50 mg; however, this may produce different responses in different patient populations, based on their condition. Serious complications of the trial may include hypotonia and respiratory depression secondary to the antispasmodic effects on the muscles and the diaphragm. Therefore, the nurse must be vigilant and alert the physician immediately if complications arise. Some patients may experience headache after lumbar puncture; the patient must lie flat and resume a sitting position slowly, as tolerated.
During the trial, the patient is evaluated by the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physical and occupational therapists. A minimum decrease of 1 point on the Ashworth spasticity scale from the prescreening evaluation score is needed for a successful trial. The patient's and caregiver's verbal reports about changes in spasticity add to the overall picture to indicate whether this therapy would be beneficial. If the trial is successful, the patient is referred to a surgeon for implantation of the baclofen pump.
Phase 2: Implantation of the Baclofen Pump
If the screening trial is successful, the patient and caregiver may or may not choose to proceed with the surgery. If the patient and caregiver agree to this therapy, a presurgical consultation is sought with the surgeon to determine whether the patient is a surgical candidate. If no contraindications are noted, informed consent is obtained. The patient must have enough body mass to support the weight of the pump and must undergo a preoperative physical before the surgery.
During the surgery, two incisions are made. The first is made at the abdominal level, where the pump is surgically placed under the skin. Another incision is made for insertion of the catheter. The catheter is commonly inserted via lumbar puncture into the intrathecal space, where medication can be dispensed into the CSF. Once the patient is admitted to the hospital for surgery, nursing care begins.
Phase 2 Nursing Care
Surgical nursing care for implantation of the baclofen pump is similar to that of other surgeries. First, the patient is observed and monitored in the preoperative area until the surgery is performed. After surgery, the patient is monitored in the recovery room. Once the vital signs are stabilized, the patient may return to his or her hospital room. Because the intrathecal device dispenses antispasmodic medication into the CSF, diligent care is needed. Nurses monitor and provide routine postoperative care such as pain management, demonstrate effective breathing techniques, and monitor for signs of infection at the incision site, and they must be alert for ITB withdrawal and overdose symptoms (Medtronic, 2004; [Table 3]). Another common complication after surgery is a CSF leak from the lumbar incision site, causing headache. If a patient experiences this symptom, the nurse should ensure that the patient lies flat and has adequate hydration; use of caffeine may be helpful. If these measures fail, use of a blood patch may be warranted (Medicinenet, 2006).
After the surgery, most patients stay in the hospital for 2–3 days; some may receive inpatient rehabilitation services to optimize ITB therapy while the pump dosage is titrated to the optimal level. At this time oral medications are also tapered to prevent overdose. Once patients are discharged, it is crucial that they follow up for routine management.
Phase 3: Maintenance of the Baclofen Pump
Once the patient is discharged from the hospital, he or she must follow up with a physician or nurse practitioner. The ITB dosage is titrated and oral medications are adjusted to optimize ITB therapy. Outpatient physical, occupational, and sometimes speech therapy are recommended to restore function and improve comfort. The patient must return to the clinic periodically for medication refills. In older versions of the SynchroMed-EL pump, the baclofen supply lasts 90 days, whereas in the newer SynchroMed-11 pump the baclofen supply lasts 180 days. This means patients must have their pumps refilled at least every 3 or 6 months depending on the pump model used.
Phase 3 Nursing Care
During the maintenance phase, pumps are refilled before the alarm date. Intrathecal pumps are equipped with alarms to indicate certain functions. A low reservoir alarm indicates that medication is getting low in the pump, and a low battery alarm indicates that the pump is failing and must be replaced. The SynchroMed-EL alarm has a soft, chirping single beep, and the SynchroMed-11 has a more audible alarm. Whenever an alarm is heard, nurses must ensure that proper medical attention is provided immediately, including notification to the managing physician. If the alarm sounds outside normal business hours, the patient should go to the emergency room for appropriate care. It is also important that nurses be aware of symptoms of overdose and withdrawal.
Patients with ITB pumps can undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) if needed. However, an MRI scanner strength above 2.0 Tesla is not recommended. The pump must be interrogated before and after the MRI scan to ensure proper functioning because an MRI scan may stall the pump. Patients who travel must remember to carry their pump identification card with them because the pump will activate the airport security alarm. Patients also should have a prescription of oral baclofen available to them in case they experience withdrawal symptoms.
The patient and caregiver must understand the importance of refilling the pump to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Refilling of the intrathecal pump is an invasive procedure and is performed under sterile conditions. Once the pump is refilled, the volume is reset using the programmer, and the alarm date is noted to schedule the next refill visit. Patients should carry a printed telemetry strip from their latest pump refill with them in case more information about the pump is needed in an emergency (Figure 5).
Symptoms of Nonoptimal ITB Therapy
Nonoptimal intrathecal therapy can cause several complications. For example, if the pump is refilled with the wrong baclofen concentration, overdose can happen. Catheter disconnection from the pump or a leak or tear in the catheter can produce withdrawal symptoms. It is strongly recommended that both withdrawal and overdose symptoms be evaluated in conjunction with a thorough review of the system. A thorough review of the system allows the physician to pinpoint other causes of withdrawal and overdose symptoms without delaying care.
Withdrawal Symptoms and Management
Withdrawal symptoms may be produced by simple infections such as urinary tract infections and decubitus ulcers. Severe withdrawal symptoms warrant troubleshooting procedures such as a roller and dye study under fluoroscopy to prevent serious sequelae, including death (see Table 3). Nurses must seek immediate attention for the patient experiencing these symptoms. In some cases ITB withdrawal may resemble conditions such as autonomic dysreflexia, sepsis, malignant hyperthermia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and hypermetabolic state. Treatment may include oral baclofen supplementation, intravenous benzodiazepine, and supportive care (Medtronic, 2004).
Overdose Symptoms and Management
Like withdrawal symptoms, overdose symptoms are serious (see Table 3). Nurses caring for this population must be able to recognize these symptoms and seek immediate help for their patients. The most common baclofen concentrations used are 500 mg/ml and 2,000 mg/ml. Other concentrations and mixtures may be used for some patients, based on their condition. Use of an excessive concentration of baclofen can cause overdose symptoms. No specific antidote for ITB overdose exists, but anecdotal reports suggest that physostigmine may reverse drowsiness and respiratory depression. The patient will need supportive care, and the intrathecal pump may need to be stopped (Medtronic, 2004).
ITB therapy demands diligent nursing care, which entails understanding the risks and benefits of this therapy.
Potential Risks and Benefits of ITB Therapy
As with any modality or medication, many risks are associated with ITB therapy. It is highly invasive, which puts patients at risks for surgical complications. Malfunction of the pump or catheter necessitates surgery for correction. Pump refill is also invasive: A needle is used to access and refill the pump. Programming error, the wrong medication concentration, and malfunction of the pump or catheter place the patient at risk for overdose and withdrawal symptoms. Also, the side effects of the medication are similar to overdose and withdrawal symptoms.
The risks of ITB therapy can be minimized as follows:
Despite these risks, ITB is a great option to improve function and comfort. Baclofen is delivered in much smaller dosages (micrograms rather than milligrams) and therefore has fewer side effects. This therapy allows individualized dosage titration to reduce spasticity and pain and improve ADLs and mobility. Such improvements also decrease caregiver burden.
Future Research
ITB therapy holds promise for patients suffering from spasticity. Taricco, Adone, Pagliacci, and Telaro (2000) noted that both clinical indicators and subjective evaluation of antispasmodic therapy by patients who are using these therapies are needed. Further research is needed to address functional gain, quality of life issues, and appropriate outcome measures to evaluate spasticity in the ITB population and promote evidence-based practice.
ITB therapy uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver medication in a minute amount directly into the CSF. Although this technology is helpful in decreasing spasticity and improving function and comfort, meticulous nursing care is needed to use this therapy safely. Nurses must know how to provide competent clinical care in all phases of this drug delivery system. It is imperative that nurses know what to do if complications arise and provide anticipatory guidance to patients who are using this therapy. The art and science of nursing allow nurses to differentiate ITB therapy from the other drug delivery systems. It is imperative that nurses caring for this population understand ITB therapy.
About the Author
Rozina Bhimani, MSN RN FNP, is a nurse practitioner with Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Associates at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Address correspondence to her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Boviatsis, E. J., Kouyialis, A. T., Korfias, S., & Sakas, D. E. (2005). Functional outcome of intrathecal baclofen administration for severe spasticity. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 107, 289–295.
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Dario, A., Scamoni, C., Bono, G., Ghezzi, A., & Zaffaroni, M. (2001). Functional improvement in patients with severe spinal spasticity treated with chronic intrathecal baclofen infusion. Functional Neurology, 16(4), 311–315.
Gwartz, B. L. (2001). Intrathecal baclofen for spasticity caused by thrombotic stroke. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 80(5), 383–387.
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Ochs, G. A., & Tonn, J. C. (1996). Functional outcome and clinical significance of long-term intrathecal baclofen therapy for severe spasticity. Journal of Neurology and Rehabilitation, 10, 159–166.
Parke, B., Penn, R. D., Savoy, S., & Corcos, D. (1989). Functional outcome after delivery of intrathecal baclofen. Archives of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, 70, 30–32.
Penn, R. D., Savoy, S. M., Corcos, D., Latish, M., Gottlier, G., Parke, B., et al. (1989). Intrathecal baclofen for severe spinal spasticity. New England Journal of Medicine, 320, 1517–1521.
Sampson, F. C., Hayward, A., Evans, G., Morton, R., & Collett, B. (2002). Functional benefits and cost/benefit analysis of continuous intrathecal baclofen infusion for the management of severe spasticity. Journal of Neurosurgery, 96, 1052–1057.
Schaeybroeck, P. V., Nuttin, B., Lagae, L., Schrijvers, E., Borghgraeef, C., & Feys, P. (2000). Intrathecal baclofen for intractable cerebral spasticity: A prospective placebo-controlled double blind study. Neurosurgery, 46(3), 603–612.
Taricco, M., Adone, R., Pagliacci, C., & Telaro, E. (2000). Pharmacological interventions for spasticity following spinal cord injury. Cochrane Database of Systemic Reviews, 2(CD001131).


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Three Abilene elementary schools – Martinez, Ortiz and Taylor – sustained roof damage and Taylor Elementary endured skylight damage during Thursday's destructive hailstorm.
But as far as Abilene ISD spokesman Phil Ashby sees it, "for the most part we were spared."
"Fortunately, our transportation department is on the south side of town (across from Cooper High School) and received no damage," Ashby said.
One district vehicle parked downtown was hit during the storm, but no buses, Ashby said.
The storm ripped through Abilene on Thursday evening, causing substantial damage to numerous vehicles and buildings. The most severe damage was to the central and eastern parts of the city.


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I received my PhD degree from Stanford Computer Science. After graduation, I worked at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York, and Yahoo! Research in New York City. I am currently with the statistics department, Rutgers University. I live in the New York area, but travel frequently. Here are some travel pictures I took throughout the years: [2002] [2003] [2004] [2005] [2006] [2007] [2008] [2009] [2010].


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First ever documentary of the bonding of a Clownfish and Anemone
I have had a Maroon Clownfish for some time now in my Red Sea Max 250 tank, from the time it was very small. The Clownfish was tank raised and I am not sure if it was ever exposed to an Anemone before coming to my tank. I, like most people, enjoy watching Clownfish in Anemones but didn't want to have one in my tank since Anemones' tentacles sting and I didn't want it killing my corals. The Anemone is an animal and will move around on it's own to find optimal light and water flow in the aquarium, so even if I place it in a safe place, it may "walk" to another spot that can cause harm. They also "split" to form other Anemones and that could be trouble since detaching them from live rock can kill...Read More


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A collection of my own poetry and photography. Contained is a poem that placed 5th honorable mention [10th place] in a national poetry competition last year (Playing with Words), another that placed in a statewide competition [5th place] and won a schoolwide competition (The Observer), and photographs that have receieved first, second, or third place on the county level (Including "One Last Hope" and "Shadows in Paris").
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Nokia smartwatch appears: may bring wearable concepts to life
This year we've heard more than a couple whispers - and straight up confirmations - from and about Nokia's wearable device prospects. Today we're seeing a couple of views of a device that may well bring the company in to the smartwatch universe. This miniature watch-face-sized piece of equipment has appeared overseas in what we can only assume is an early iteration, completely devoid of software.


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Tennessee Williams
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Williams got the name Stanley Kowalski—the anti-hero of A Streetcar Named Desire—from a salesman he worked with at the International Shoe Company in the 1930s who had the same name.16
Williams's first published work appeared in 1927 in Smart Set magazine, where the 16-year-old won third prize and $5 for an essay entitled "Can a Good Wife Be a Good Sport?"17
Williams was famously insecure and was constantly convinced that he was a failure. According to one biographer, at an especially low point in his life Williams forged the inscription "To Tennessee, with love" on a photograph, signed famed playwright Eugene O'Neill's name, and displayed it prominently in his home.18
While studying at Washington University in St. Louis, Williams submitted a play entitled Me, Vashya to Professor William G.B. Carson's English 16 Playwriting Class. He received only an honorable mention. He was crushed. To honor their departed alumnus, the school's Performing Arts Department finally staged the play in 2004.19
Williams objected to having The Glass Menagerie performed at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. in 1947 because the theater refused to admit African-Americans.
In a letter to The New York Times from his home in Key West, Florida, Williams wrote: "I want to state that I have protested bringing The Glass Menagerie into Washington, but have no legal power to prevent it. I can only express my humiliation that a play of mine should be denied to Negroes in the nation's capital. Any future contract I make will contain a clause to keep the show out of Washington while this undemocratic practice continues."20
Williams struggled as a student, but at least he always had a gift for drama. "Tomorrow Greek final which I will undoubtedly flunk," he wrote in his diary the night before a difficult final. The next morning, on 29 May 1937, he woke up and wrote: "Monday. Never woke in more misery in all my life. Intolerable. The brilliant earth mocks my fear. Children and birds sing. People speak in casual voices. The poplar leaves shine. Yet I up here in this narrow room endure torture. God help me! Please! I've got to have help or I'll go mad. What is this a punishment for? What? Or is it all blind, blind without meaning!" And, yes, he did flunk.21
By the 1960s, Williams was propping himself up each day with the "help" of a staggering array of substances. According to a 1962 magazine profile, his daily menu consisted of two packs of cigarettes, as much as a fifth of liquor, half a Dexamyl (a barbiturate), one and a half Seconals (another barbiturate), and two Miltowns (a tranquilizer) chased with Scotch at bedtime.22


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Questions regarding different translations of the Bible from the original Hebrew and Greek texts.
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What caused the shift from "Faith Of Christ" to "Faith In Christ" in modern translations?
The phrase "Faith in Christ" can also be translated "Faith of Christ": In the older school of translations of the Bible into English (I'll call them the "King James school" of translations), almost ...


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Add additional permission level for social groups
We like the functionality of groups and find them more conducive to the collaborative work of our project teams. There are some teams that would likely be open to making their content "viewable" to all registered users (i.e., all employees); however, they still want control over who becomes members and has access to edit content. We want to encourage this behavior in order to share more information across our firm. For this reason, I would like to see a permission level for social groups somewhere between "members-only" (where anyone can join without approval from the administrator) and "private groups" where content is not viewable unless you are part of the group. Does this make sense? Nick Cameron and Genevieve Szablya you should vote for this innovation!_groups
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Great news! lululemon athletica, the number one yoga inspired athletic apparel, is rolling out the yoga mats for their grand opening this Friday, May 16th in The Shops at Mission Viejo!
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The Miele Bianco W10-160 Pewter Sequin Handbag ($84)? Carries your stuff. Pulls double duty as a hack disco ball when hung from a ceiling fan. Tosses sparkly light into your face, giving you instant photo shoot glow. Seriously. Is there anything this bag can't do?
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We're not kidding when we tell you that plastic wrap is our mortal enemy. Does it ever work the way you want it to? We're moving on to greener food storage pastures by tucking our leftovers into a few sheets of Beeswax Storage Wrap ($24 for a set of three). The muslin- and beeswax-based cloths mold to fit over your breads, cheeses, and bowls of sauces and veggies. They're reusable, too. Just wash in cold water with dish soap and air-dry.
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1:00am in a bar is not the best place to be.
This is a discussion on 7 Wounded within the In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly forums, part of the The Back Porch category; The NEW Mix 107.9 - Crabby Tom's Shooting...
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1:00am in a bar is not the best place to be.
Yeah, not much good usually happens at that time except fights and ect...
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When you venture into the "Trouble Tavern", what do you expect?
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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Bars in Ohio seem to be a place to avoided!
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A plague of mass stupidity.
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How we behave as gun owners is important. Posturing and threatening does not serve us well in the public eye.
This bar, used to be called Gables, and is about just a couple miles away from where the 70 year old gramma shot a BG in another thread, and right down the road where my wife and I were shot.
Thank god im alive, and out of there.