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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Dec 6, 2011
|Filing date
|Oct 8, 2010
|Priority date
|May 19, 2006
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|Publication number
|Ted C. Halbur, Travis M. Robertson, David B. Smith, Erin M. Borkowski, Primoz Samardzija, Daniel Eke
|Original Assignee
|Target Brands, Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (41), Referenced by (2), Classifications (6), Legal Events (2)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a continuation of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. �120 to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/437,462, filed May 19, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,810,710, issued Oct. 12, 2010, which is incorporated herein in its entirety.
Stored-value cards and other financial transaction cards come in many forms. A gift card, for example, is a type of stored-value card that includes pre-loaded or selectively loaded monetary value. In one example, a customer buys a gift card having a specified value for presentation as a gift for another person. In another example, a customer is offered a gift card as an incentive to make a purchase. A gift card, like other stored-value cards, can be "recharged" or "reloaded" at the direction of the bearer. The balance associated with the gift card declines as the card is used, thereby, encouraging repeat visits to the retailer or other provider issuing the card. Additionally, the card generally remains in the user's purse or wallet, serving as an advertisement or reminder to revisit the associated retailer. Stored-value cards provide a number of advantages to both the consumer and the retailer.
One aspect of the present invention relates to a stored-value product including a toy automobile and a panel. The toy automobile includes a body and wheels rotatably coupled to the body. The panel is coupled to the body and includes an account identifier signifying a financial account or record linked to the stored-value card product. Other related products and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.
Embodiments of the invention will be described with respect to the figures, in which like reference numerals denote like elements, and in which:
Gift cards, financial transaction cards, or other stored-value cards and associated assemblies are adapted for making purchases of goods and/or services at e.g. a retail store or website. The embodiments described herein relate to a stored-value product configured to function as a stored-value card in addition to providing a manufactured article to amuse or otherwise provide additional use to the consumer or recipient. According to one embodiment, an original consumer buys a stored-value product to give a recipient who in turn is able to use at least a portion of the stored-value product at the retail store or other setting to pay for goods and/or services.
In one example, the stored-value product includes a three-dimensional, manufactured article such as a toy, game, book, novelty item, memorabilia, utensil, beauty product, accessory, or other article coupled with a carrier, which supports the article during display, shipping, and delivery. The stored-value product includes an account identifier, which links the stored-value product and facilitates access to an associated financial account or record for loading to, debiting from, and activating the stored-value product. Since the account identifier and the article are both included as part of the stored-value product, the stored-value product not only serves as tender for the purchase of goods and/or services, but also entertains or provides additional use to bearers of the article. In one embodiment, the presentation of the stored-value product promotes the sale and/or loading of the stored-value product by potential consumers and/or other bearers of the stored-value product.
Turning to the figures,
In one example, car 12 corresponds with a promotion for a sales item, a movie, a book, a television show, a sporting event, sports team, or any other suitable promotion. In one example illustrated in
Referring to
Body 20 includes a plurality of tabs or flanges extending from or formed near bottom edge 26 to facilitate attachment to carrier 14. Referring to
In one example, the plurality of flanges additionally or alternatively includes a third flange 50. Third flange 50 extends from front portion 28 of bottom edge 26 toward rear portion 30. In one embodiment, third flange 50 is substantially curvilinear or has a generally semi-circular shape. In one embodiment, other flanges are used in addition or as an alternative to flanges 46 a, 46 b, and/or 50.
Wheels 22 are coupled with and rotatable relative to body 20, such that car 12 can be used as a toy in which wheels 22 rotate as car 12 is moved across a surface (not shown) such as a table or floor. In one example, four wheels 22 are included wherein pairs of wheels including one wheel on each side of car 12 are coupled to one another with an axle 54 to facilitate even rotation of each wheel 22 in a pair. In one embodiment, axle 54 extends through a portion of body 20 near each wheel 22 in the corresponding pair thereby coupling each wheel 22 to body 20 via an axle 54.
In one embodiment, body 20 and wheels 22 are formed of a suitable plastic, a metal or metal alloy, or any other suitable material. In one example, body 20 and wheels 22 are each formed by injection molding polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In one embodiment, axle 54 is formed of a metal such as aluminum, etc. or other suitable material.
Referring to
In one embodiment, car portion 64 is sized and shape to be substantially received within the confines of car bottom edge 26. In one example, upon assembly, car portion 64 is sized so as to be a solid bottom panel of car 12 (
In one embodiment, second surface 62 of car portion 64 includes account identifier 16 such as a bar code, magnetic strip, smart chip or other electronic device, radio frequency identification (RFID) device, or other suitable device readily readable by a point-of-sale terminal, account access station, kiosk, or other suitable device. Account identifier 16 may be printed or otherwise disposed on second surface 62. Account identifier 16 indicates a financial account or record to which stored-value product 10 is linked. The account or record maintains the monetary balance on stored-value product 10 and is optionally stored on a database, other electronic or manual record-keeping system, or in the case of "smart" cards for example, on a chip or other electronic device on stored-value product 10 itself Accordingly, by scanning account identifier 16, a financial account or record linked to stored-value product 10 is identified and can subsequently be activated, have amounts debited therefrom, and/or having amounts added thereto. In view of the above, account identifier 16 is one example of means for linking stored-value product 10 with a financial account or record.
In one embodiment, redemption indicia 74 are included on second surface 62 of carrier 14. Redemption indicia 74 indicate that stored-value product 10 is redeemable for the purchase of goods and/or services, and that, upon use, a value of the purchase goods and/or services will be deducted from a financial account or record linked to stored-value product 10. In one embodiment, redemption indicia 74 include phrases such as "<NAME OF STORE>GiftCard" and "This GiftCard is redeemable for merchandise or services at any of our stores or at our website," and/or provides help or telephone information in a case of a lost, stolen, or damaged stored-value card, etc. In one embodiment, other indicia are printed or otherwise disposed on second surface 62 including other objects, text, backgrounds, graphics, brand identifiers, etc. In one embodiment, account identifier 16 and/or redemption indicia 74 are alternatively or additionally included on car 12 or another portion of carrier 14.
Display portion 66 of carrier 14 rearwardly extends from car portion 64. Display portion 66 is configured to provide promotional and other information regarding stored-value product 10. In one example, a support arm aperture 76 is defined within display portion 66 and is configured to receive a support arm or hook. As such, carrier 14 can be hung on the support arm or hook for display in a retail store. In one embodiment, display portion 66 is eliminated such that carrier 14 only includes car portion 64. Carrier 14 may additionally include any number of cutouts or be formed of any other suitable shape as desired to achieve a particular visual effect or to otherwise enhance the function of carrier 14.
In one embodiment, carrier 14 displays additional indicia, graphics or text information including store logo(s), store name(s), slogans, advertising, instructions, directions, brand indicia, promotional information, media format identifiers (e.g. characters, logos, scenes, or other illustrations relating to at least one of a movie, television show, book, etc.), characters, and/or other information. For example, first surface 60 includes indicia 80, 82, 84, and 88. However, indicia 80, 82, 84, and 88 may be included anywhere on carrier 14 or car 12. In one embodiment, additional or alternative indicia besides the indicia specifically described and illustrated herein are included on carrier 14.
Indicia 80 are decorative indicia that generally improve the aesthetic appeal of carrier 14. In one embodiment, decorative indicia 80 are positioned and configured to correspond with indicia 24 (
Indicia 82 identify a store, brand, department, media title or logo, e.g. a title or logo of a move, book television show, video game, etc. associated with stored-value product 10, etc. In one embodiment, indicia 80 and/or 82 are additionally or alternatively included on first surface 60 and/or second surface 62 of carrier 14.
Indicia 84 instruct or otherwise inform a bearer of stored-value product 10 to write items of interest in associated field(s) 86. In one embodiment, indicia 84 include the text "To," "From," "GiftCard Amount," and/or "Message" each being associated with a field 86 designated to be written on by user with a pen, pencil, marker, etc.
In one embodiment, download indicia 88 promote that stored-value product 10 is related to a file download and/or instruct a bearer of stored-value product 10 how to download the related file. For example, where stored-value product 10 relates to a movie, television show, or video game, the file may include a song or video clip from the movie, television show, or video game. In one embodiment, indicia 88 on second surface 62 instruct a user to download the file by visiting a website and using a code 90 also provided on carrier 14. Code 90 can be any arrangement of number or letters configured to provide bearer of stored-value product 10 with access to a file for download over the Internet. In one example, in order to prevent others from using code 90 to download a file before purchase of stored-value product or before the bearer of stored-value product can download the file, a scratch release material such as silver or gold UV scratch release material is provided over code 90 as generally indicated at 92 with a broken line in
Stored-value product 10 is assembled by coupling carrier 14 with car 12. In particular, referring to
Referring to
When car portion 64 of carrier 14 is coupled with car 12, display portion 66, if included, is thereby coupled to car 12 via car portion 64. Display portion 66 is removable from car portion 64 by breaking, cutting, snapping, etc. carrier 14 along score line 68. In one embodiment, car portion 64 functioning as the bottom panel of car 12 is integrally formed as a single piece with or is otherwise formed and attached to car 12.
In one embodiment, a third flange or tab 247 extends downwardly from body 220 and is configured to receive an interior area of car portion 264 of carrier 214. More specifically, car portion 264 defines a connection aperture 249 therein configured to permit third flange 247 to pass therethrough to interact with a second side 262 of carrier 214, more particularly, with second side 262 of car portion 264 of carrier 214. As such, carrier 214 is coupled with toy 212. Other methods and means of coupling carrier 14 and 214 to toys 12 and 212, respectively, are also contemplated.
At 324, a consumer, who has decided to purchase stored-value product 10, presents the stored-value product 10 to a retail store employee, retail store kiosk, or other person or device to scan account identifier 16 of stored-value product 10 to access the financial account or record linked to account identifier 16. As such, account identifier 16 is in an easily accessible position on carrier 14. Notably, at least wherein account identifier 16 is a RFID device, account identifier 16 may be embedded within or otherwise visually hidden within stored-value product 10.
Upon accessing the financial account or record, at 326, the account or record is accessed and value is added to the financial account or record. Thus, stored-value product 10 is activated and loaded. Once stored-value product 10 is activated and loaded, stored-value product 10 can be used by the consumer or any other bearer of stored-value product 10 to purchase goods and/or services at the retail store or other affiliated retail setting or website.
At 328, the retail store or other affiliated retail setting or website accepts stored-value product 10 as payment towards the purchase of goods and/or services made by the current bearer of stored-value product 10. In particular, the value currently loaded on stored-value product 10 is applied towards the purchase of goods and/or services. At 330, additional value is optionally loaded on stored-value product 10 at a point-of-sale terminal, kiosk, or other area of the retail store or related setting. Notably, in one embodiment, the entire stored-value product 10 does not necessarily need to be presented for use towards purchases and/or loading to stored-value product 10. Rather, at least account identifier 16 need be presented to perform operations 328 and 330. As such, in one embodiment, display portion 66 of carrier 14 is removed prior to performing steps 328 and 330 to decrease the size of item that is transported back and forth to and from the retail setting to access the associated account or record. In one embodiment, only car portion 64 of carrier 14 is presented for performing operations 328 and 330.
At 332, the retail setting or a website host affiliated with the retail setting supports a website for facilitating file downloads as directed by indicia 88 on stored-value product 10. For instance, a support website guides and allows a user to download a file associated with stored-value card by entering code 90 which is included on stored-value product 10. In one embodiment, the website associates different codes 90 with different file downloads and access to such file downloads is controlled by use of codes 90.
Upon accepting stored-value product 10 as payment at 328, the retail store or related setting can subsequently perform either operation 328 again, operation 330, and/or operation 332 as requested by a current bearer of stored-value product 10. Similarly, upon loading additional value to stored-value product 10 at 330 or supporting file download at 332, the retail store or related setting can subsequently perform any of operations 328, 330, and/or 332. In one example, the ability to accept stored-value product 10 as payment for goods and/or services is limited by whether the financial account or record associated with stored-value product 10 has any value at the time of attempted redemption.
At 354, the consumer optionally gives stored-value product 10 to a recipient, such as a graduate, relative, friend, expectant parents, one having a recent or impending birthday, a couple having a recent or impending anniversary, etc. As an alternative, the consumer can keep stored-value product 10 for his or her own use.
At 356, the consumer or recipient, whoever is in current ownership or otherwise is the current bearer of stored-value product 10, plays with stored-value product 10. More specifically, car 12 of stored-value product can be played with in any suitable manner to amuse the bearer. In one embodiment, playing with stored-value product 10 at 356 includes downloading a file at 358. Downloading at 358 includes accessing a web site as indicated with indicia 88 on stored-value product 10 to download file(s) also as indicated on stored-value product 10. In one example, a music, video, and/or other file is downloaded using a specified website and code 90 as indicated by stored-value product 10. As such, in some instances, scratch release material 92 may be scratched away from carrier 14 to reveal code 90 to be used in the download at 358. In one embodiment, no file download is provided for or performed in connection with stored-value product 10.
At 360, the current bearer of stored-value product 10 redeems stored-value product 10 for goods and/or services from the retail store or website. At 362, the current bearer of stored-value product 10 optionally adds value to stored-value product 10, and more particularly, to the financial account or financial record associated with stored-value product 10, at the retail store or over the Internet. Upon playing with stored-value product 10 at 356, redeeming stored-value product 10 at 360, or adding value to stored-value product 10 at 362, the current bearer of stored-value product 10 subsequently can perform any of operations 356, 360, or 362 as desired. In one embodiment, the ability of the current bearer to repeat redeeming stored-value product 10 at 360 is limited by whether the financial account or record associated with stored-value product 10 has any value at the time of attempted redemption.
Although described above as occurring at single retail store or website, in one embodiment, purchasing stored-value product 10 at 352, redeeming stored-value product 10 at 360, and adding value to stored-value product 10 at 362, can each be performed at any one of a number of stores adapted to accept stored-value product 10 or over the Internet. In one example, the number of stores are each a part of a chain or similarly branded stores. In one example, the number of stores includes at least one website and/or at least one conventional brick and mortar store.
The stored-value product 10, like other stored-value cards, can be "re-charged" or "reloaded" at the direction of the original consumer, the gift recipient, or third party. The term "loading on" or "loaded on" herein should be interpreted to include adding to the balance of a financial account or record associated with a stored-value product. The balance associated with the stored-value product declines as the stored-value product is used toward purchase, encouraging repeat visits. The stored-value product remains in the user's purse or wallet, serving as an advertisement or reminder to revisit the associated merchant. Stored-value products, according to embodiments of the invention, provide a number of advantages to both the consumer and the merchant. In addition to having functionality similar to a gift card, other stored-value products according to embodiments of the invention function similar to loyalty cards, merchandise return cards, electronic gift certificates, employee cards, frequency cards, pre-paid cards, and other types of cards associated with or representing purchasing power or monetary value, for example.
Although the invention has been described with respect to particular embodiments, such embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered to limit the invention. Various alternatives and changes will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. Other modifications within the scope of the invention and its various embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art.
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Top 20 Questions
After many years hosting at Herrington on the Bay, we are greatly attuned to your needs. To help things go smoothly, we have answered some of the most common questions here:
How will guests find my wedding at Herrington on the Bay?
We can provide reproducible directions to our facility to you. Directions can also be found on our web site, and we also suggest that guests seek Google, MapQuest, or GPS directions. The physical address to our Yacht Club Venue is 7151 Lake Shore Drive Rose Haven, MD 20714 and the physical address to our Paradise Ballroom Venue is 668 Friendship Road, Friendship MD 20758.
Does Herrington provide a wedding ceremony coordinator?
A wedding ceremony coordinator can be arranged with one of our preferred vendors, but is not included in the cost estimates unless specifically requested. Couples are also welcome to contract with their own ceremony coordinator.
In the cost summary, it appears as though labor costs are taxed. Is this correct?
Yes. Maryland state law requires that any labor cost applied to catered parties for 12 or more guests must be taxed at the 6% Maryland state tax rate.
Is there lodging on site?
The Inn at Herrington Harbour is located on site, and offers 48 luxury guest rooms and suites, featuring gorgeous waterfront views. The Dover House is a 3 bedroom home that is available to rent through Herrington on the Bay.
Are deposits refundable?
Once you have reserved our services and property for your event, we no longer offer the date or location to other guests. Therefore, we may not resell the date if your event is cancelled, and cannot refund your deposit.
Is Wedding or Event insurance required by Herrington?
No. However, we do suggest at least getting a quote for your event to see if it fits your planning. Insurance can help safeguard your financial investment. www.websafe.com
May I have my wedding rehearsal at my ceremony site (Polynesian Lawn or Herring Bay Garden)?
Herrington will endeavor to make accommodations for you to rehearse on the Polynesian Bridal Lawn or Herring Bay Bridal Garden. For even greater convenience, ask about hosting your rehearsal dinner at Herrington on the Bay as well.
Will there be enough parking for all my wedding guests?
Yes, we have ample free parking whether your event is located at the Herrington Yacht Club or the Paradise Ballroom. Ask us about valet parking options for your guests as well.
Is electricity available at the Polynesian Lawn and Herring Bay Garden?
Yes, there is power within 25 feet of the lawns and it is available for podiums, musicians, and other ceremony needs.
What if I plan an outdoor ceremony and it rains?
Rest assured that Herrington on the Bay provides a rain plan for your ceremony. We can quickly relocate your wedding inside of the venue that you have reserved for your reception at no extra cost.
Who supplies the ceremony chairs on the Polynesian Lawn and Herring Bay Garden?
Herrington on the Bay furnishes white folding chairs for wedding ceremonies. These chairs will be cleaned for your wedding 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.
How many guests can be seated in the Harbourview Ballroom of the Herrington Yacht Club (entrance level)?
We can accommodate up to 100 seated guests in the Harbour View Ballroom with a dance floor. The Harbour View Ballroom is located on the entrance level of the Herrington Yacht Club.
How many guests can be seated in the Chesapeake Ballroom of the Herrington Yacht Club (upper level)?
We can accommodate up to 175 seated guests in the Chesapeake Ballroom. Ask your Event Designer about floor plans. The Chesapeake Ballroom is located on the 2nd level of the Herrington Yacht Club.
How many guests can be seated in the Paradise Ballroom (outside tent facility)?
We can accommodate up to 220 seated guests in the Paradise Ballroom with a dance floor.
Who provides the flowers and centerpieces?
Each client is offered a complimentary consultation with our Event Stylist, who can provide centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, bridal arch decorations, etc. at competitive prices. Herrington permits each client to provide their own unique flowers and centerpieces if desired.
May I bring my own food, linens or other rental items?
Herrington on the Bay is a full-service caterer and we exclusively provide all food, linens, and other services on our properties. We do so at the best value possible for our clients.
What will the Herrington staff wear at my event?
Herrington's staff members wear all black catering attire. A more casual style uniform may be worn upon request.
Am I expected to tip the service staff?
While gratuities are always appreciated, this is a personal choice that each guest can make. The labor charge included contributes to the hourly wages of the entire event staff and is not distributed as gratuities or tips.
Can I take left over food home?
Unfortunately, no. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health requires that any leftover food be handled only by Herrington on the Bay, the licensed food service facility. As an eco-friendly wedding venue, we strive to minimize food waste. Leftover food is composted at Honey's Harvest Farm and used to improve the soil and grow vegetables that we use on our menus. We are also a partner with "Means" a nonprofit organization that is combating food waste by distributing unused food and produce to local churches, shelters, and food pantries.
Does Herrington allow outside caterers?
Herrington is a full service wedding venue providing exclusive food and beverage services to anyone hosting an event at our site. Aside from supplying your own wedding cake, no other food or beverages may be provided by outside suppliers.
Can I bring my own liquor, beer, wine and/or champagne?
Herrington on the Bay owns the liquor license for the property. Therefore, if your event is held at our property, you may not bring your own spirits or liquor.
"My wife and I both found the Herrington on the Bay early on during our venue search, and we loved it so much that one look was all we needed to decide that was the place for us, and we booked on the spot. From the start, we had an awesome time working with all the staff, and the chefs were fantastic! Our friends and family have all raved about how wonderful everything was from the views to the food to the atmosphere, and we highly recommend the Herrington on the Bay to everyone looking for a waterfront venue."

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Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel broke his left leg when he was thrown from his mount after it broke down Wednesday at Keeneland.
Borel was taken to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for evaluation after the fall from Sonic Dancer shortly after the start of the sixth race. His wife, Lisa, said Wednesday night on his Twitter and Facebook accounts that he broke his fibula
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In a thriller that the Boston Globe's Ty Burr calls "a stylish, sadistic head trip", director Tom Ford explores the thin line between love and cruelty. After receiving a novel penned by her ex-husband, Susan (Amy Adams) is forced to exhume her past and contend with some dark truths about their relationship and themselves. Naturally, Ford's background in the fashion industry ensures that this film is visually chic from start to finish.
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BANGOR, Maine — Daniel R. Daigneault, president and CEO of The First Bancorp, is pleased to announce the hiring of nine staff for the recently opened office on Exchange Street in downtown Bangor.
"The First is proud to be a part of the revitalization of downtown Bangor," explained Daigneault. "We want to work together and grow right alongside this vibrant community."
The First welcomes Courtney Brehaut, as assistant vice president, Bangor branch manager. Brehaut recently served as branch manager at Machias Savings Bank in Brewer and has five years experience in pharmaceutical sales. She graduated from University of Maine Orono with a BA in business administration, management focus, and resides in Hampden with her husband Ty and son Zachery.
In addition to Brehaut, Cynthia Fogg joins The First as vice president, senior mortgage account officer. Fogg has more than 10 years experience as a mortgage lender and recently served as an assistant vice president loan officer at People's United Bank in Bangor. She received an MBS from Husson University and attended University of Maine Orono. Fogg is a member of the Greater Bangor Association of Realtors, works with the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce and lives in Hermon with her husband Bob.
Jeremy Daigle comes on board as vice president, commercial lender-Business Relationship Office. With 16 years of professional banking experience, Daigle spent time with People's United Bank, the Seaboard Federal Credit Union and Bangor Savings Bank. Daigle graduated from University of Maine Orono with a BA in business and public administration. He is a vice president of the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, a Buck Memorial Library Trustee, serves on the Bucksport Zoning Board of Appeals and coaches Little League. He resides in Bucksport with his wife Jennifer and four children, Hayden, Connor, Lauren and Colby.
Greeting customers in the lobby at the custom-made banking pods will be Jeff Cole, Lacy Massengale and Torie Lebreton. Jessica Beal serves as a senior loan assistant and Kurt Dewitt rounds out the crew as the Bangor facilities supervisor. Nazrin Dixon will be expanding First Advisors investment services into the Bangor market as a relationship manager and welcomes customers to her office inside the branch.
The team at The First would like to welcome the Bangor community into the branch to meet the new staff, see the beautiful new office, and enter to win the "A Lot to Love in Bangor" prize package giveaway drawings that will be happening throughout March and April. Lobby hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon.


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Luis Suarez 'stole from us'
FUMING Mansfield bosses branded Luis Suarez a cheat after his blatant handball helped knock the minnows out of the FA Cup.
Whether it was deliberate or not, it should be sorted out. We should be at least having a replay.
The Uruguay striker appeared to control the ball with his hand as he made it 2-0 to the Reds before Matt Green pulled one back for the Stags to set up a frantic finish.
And Mansfield chief executive Carolyn Radford said: "It feels like it was stolen from us."
Daniel Sturridge fired Liverpool ahead on his debut but it was Suarez who stole the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Referee Andre Marriner allowed the 58th-minute goal to stand after consulting fourth official Michael Jones and deciding it was not deliberate.
But Stags chairman John Radford was fuming afterwards. He was overheard insisting Suarez had cheated his club out of a possible lucrative Anfield replay.
His wife Carolyn added: "Whether it was deliberate or not, it should be sorted out. We should be at least having a replay."
Stags goalkeeper Alan Marriott hit out at Suarez and said: "The lads have seen the reaction. You see Luis Suarez laughing as he kicks the ball across the line.
"He knows himself what happened. Even Stewart Downing said to us that he couldn't believe professional officials missed that.
"When it turns out to be the decisive goal, then it's a sickener for everyone."
But Reds boss Brendan Rodgers defended Suarez. He said: "The ball hit his hand, no question, but it wasn't deliberate.
"The officials decided it wasn't deliberate. It bounced up and hit his hand. I'm not sure what people want him to do in that situation.
"The officials make the decisions. If it was someone else we wouldn't even be discussing it. It wasn't his fault."


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From the new series of Fort Boyard on Challenge …
– Jodie Marsh: Arrange these two groups of letters to form a word — CHED and PIT.
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After the tragedy of the 11 September attacks and the Afghanistan war, Jerszy Seymour decided to design a seat which would give the world a great big hug and bring everybody together. The result was Muffdaddy. Made from machine washable denim covers with removable polyurethane cushions, Muffdaddy is easy to clean and maintain.
And my personal favourite, knowing my thoughts on the Daily Mail, quotes from Lynda Lee-Potter's column before and after Diana's death…
"The sight of a paunchy playboy groping a scantily-dressed Diana must appal and humiliate Prince William… As the mother of two young sons she ought to have more decorum and sense. She has for many years criticised Prince Charles for being a distant, undemonstrative father. In the long run he's been the more responsible parent and certainly inflicted less damage, anguish and hurt."
— Lynda Lee-Potter, Daily Mail, 27 Aug.
"Throughout their childhood she gave her sons endless loving cuddles… She adored her children."
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The missing Argentine submarine may have been located early this morning, after a US Navy aircraft allegedly detected a 'heat stain' from 230ft below the surface, some 185miles from the coast, and a rescue vessel separately reported hearing a sonar signal. The ARA San Juan was sailing from Ushuaia to Mar del Plata when it disappeared with 44 crew members last Wednesday, including Argentina's first female submariner Eliana Krawczyk, 35, and Luis ... Full story
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tiny internet phone PicoPhone is a tiny and easy to use Internet phone, that uses a simple UDP-based protocol, which works very well with NAT Internet sharing. The program is a single executable file, just start it, enter the IP address (or computer name) of the other party and connect. You will hear a ringing sound upon connection and have the option to take or deny the call. PicoPhone can handle multiple connections if your audio system supports it. In addition, you can open a text chat session with the other part, or send a short text message. Needless to say, that whoever you want to call, needs to have a copy of PicoPhone. The interface is plain and simple but does everything you need. Copyright Snapfiles.com
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The Ontario Court of Appeal's recent decision in Sutherland v. Hudson's Bay Company has confirmed that the principles regarding entitlement to surplus on plan termination established by the Supreme Court of Canada back in 1994 still apply.
Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) closed its defined benefit (DB) plan to new members in 1988. In 1994, HBC re-opened the plan to employees of subsidiary companies who became members of a defined contribution (DC) component that was added to the DB plan. At the same time, HBC began using surplus in the plan to take contribution holidays with respect to the DC component of the plan.
The members of the original DB plan commenced a class action, arguing that HBC improperly used the surplus to pay the employer contributions to the DC plan. At trial, the judge ruled that while HBC was entitled to use the surplus to pay its contributions to the DC plan, the DB plan members were entitled to any surplus assets remaining on plan termination.
The members' appeal of the cross-subsidization issue was abandoned; however HBC continued with its cross-appeal, challenging the trial judge's conclusion that HBC was not entitled to any surplus assets remaining on the plan's termination.
Ontario Court of Appeal Decision
The Court of Appeal applied the principles regarding entitlement to surplus on plan termination established by the Supreme Court of Canada in Schmidt v. Air Products of Canada Ltd. Finding that there was a trust governing entitlement to surplus in the plan and that HBC had not reserved a power of revocation, the Court of Appeal considered the terms of the original trust agreement. The Court of Appeal noted that the "exclusive benefit language" in the original HBC trust agreement was similar to the language considered in Schmidt, which the Supreme Court found entitled the members to surplus despite later amendments purporting to give surplus to the company.
The Court of Appeal then went on to reject HBC's submission that the original plan text, which provided HBC with an entitlement to surplus, "trumped" the original trust agreement. Again relying on Schmidt, the Court of Appeal held that since the plan was funded through a trust, it was "governed by equity and to the extent that equitable principles conflict with plan provisions, equity must prevail." Thus, the Court concluded that the original trust agreement, not the original plan text, "trumps".
Finally, the Court of Appeal distinguished the present case from the Supreme Court's decision in Burke v. Hudson's Bay Company (where the Supreme Court found that employees transferred as a part of a sale of an HBC division were not entitled to a share of surplus).
The Court of Appeal began by noting that Burke did not change the law on surplus entitlement – established in Schmidt – but rather reinforced it. It then went on to find that the decision in Burke turned on language "which is materially different from the language of the original Trust Agreement in this case". The Court held that in Burke, the original plan documentation expressly limited the employees' rights to receipt of their pension benefits on retirement; whereas in the present case, the original plan documentation expressly created an irrevocable trust, over all of the assets in the pension trust fund, for the exclusive benefit of the employees.
As a result, the Court of Appeal concluded that the DB plan assets were impressed with a trust in favour of the plan members and they were entitled to any surplus assets in the plan on its termination.
It is worth noting that there was a dissenting judgment, which found in favour of HBC, finding that the "exclusive benefit language" relied upon by the majority must be "read in light of the whole document", and "the whole document is the sum total of the original Plan and Trust Agreements trust agreement".
This dissent may be cited should HBC seek leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision to the Supreme Court of Canada.
What Does this Decision Mean for Plan Sponsors?
It appeared that the Supreme Court of Canada had been moving away from the strict application of trust law principles to pension plans, as evidenced by its decisions in Burke and Buschau v. Rogers Communications Inc., where it seemed to take a more pragmatic approach to pension plan entitlement issues. However, the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Sutherland seems to herald a return to the strict application of trust law principles. While, at first glance, this would seem to be a troubling development, it should be read in light of the recent reform of the surplus entitlement rules in Ontario.
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Hours at the Elmwood, Houma and LaPlace locations are 8 a.m. until 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Thibodaux's hours are 8 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Covington will open every day except Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the end of simulcasting.
Edited news releaseFair Grounds Race Course will open five of its Finish Line off-track betting locations on Wednesday, Fair Grounds President and General Manager Randall Soth announced Monday. Four of the OTBs reopening also offer video poker.The Finish Line OTB locations in Covington, Elmwood, Houma, LaPlace ,and Thibodaux will be the first to open since Hurricane Katrina struck southeast Louisiana nearly two months ago."We are pleased to be able to return simulcasting and video poker for our fans at these five locations," Soth said, "especially with the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships coming up next weekend."The Breeders' Cup, generally considered racing's Super Bowl, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29, at Belmont Park in New York. Wagering on Breeders' Cup day will be available at all five locations.All locations will feature afternoon and evening simulcasting and all except Covington will again feature video poker.


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FOX has released the synopsis for the February 16 episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, "House Mouses".
When Jake insults Hitchcock and Scully's work ethic in the precinct, they force their way into one of his cases in attempt to prove themselves. Meanwhile, Amy and Gina help Rosa conquer one of her biggest fears, and Holt and Boyle work a celebrity case in the all-new "House Mouses" episode of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE airing Tuesday, Feb. 16 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
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Mayo Clinic General Internal Medicine John B. Bundrick MD sitting on cases of abdominal nerve entrapments, with Dr. Sarr is doing unnecessary surgeries for the last 15 years - no Carnett's test, common mass closures for 'practice' where Sarr cuts all 3 abdom Rochester, Minnesota
You knew he was doing this, your staff talks about 'teamwork' yet Sarr would never call a decent General Medical attending to do any of his surgical clearances. [continued below]....
You've been watching this go on, and watching one woman MD take the 'fall' for objecting, and done nothing. You need to review all of Dr. Sarr's cases for the last 15 years, and allow that any patient requesting be allowed undoing of the chronically painful and deforming common mass closure. Why would you look the other way for this? If you cut the transversus muscle it weakens bladder, child-bearing and the back muscles.
Neurectomies cause the affected sensory area to lose sensation, to atrophy, to have frequent skin breakdowns, and all the one-finger nerve pain needed was an injection with 2% lidocaine. The common mass closure causes all muscles cut to atrophy, lose muscular strength, and to be deformed and painful - it causes painful severe muscle spasms of 3 muscles contracting in different directions.
Dr. Sarr does not get consent or discuss these procedures, and Mayo Clinic Legal says this is OK. How is this OK? Even for women MDs, he doesn't not get consent, and just cuts. Rule #1 of Surgical Training is not to cut into ANYTHING that you have not scanned or workup - it can be a tumor, it can be benign, it can be infected, it can be a parasite - you scan, workup, and then cut after getting patient consent. Where did informed consent go at Mayo Clinic?
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I was interested to hear on the radio this morning that SAPOL were going to start their first ever Traffic Thursday!
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Police will have an eagle eye out for motorists failing to keep left on multi-lane roads. Keeping left is essential to the safe, efficient flow of traffic.
You would have to question if this is the most pressing issue on our roads at the minute.
On the way home tonight I was on the corner of Bartels Road and Dequetteville Terrace, on the parklands side waiting to cross with the pedestrian lights (on my bike to link up with the parklands trails).
Lights on Dequetteville Tce go green, walk light goes green, turn arrow from Dequetteville Tce stays red. I was half way across the road when a car decided that he had enough time to not only ignore the red arrow but also get across the three lanes of traffic heading north on Dequetteville Tce that had a green light.
This car wasn't late running a red arrow. It had already stopped for a considerable time at the red arrow before deciding it couldn't wait any longer. I'm glad that SAPOL were all out on the highway looking for those who don't keep left!
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Being charitable I was thinking they were starting with something easy, a sop to the self entitled car drivers, to get them onside, before coming in hard with some real safety stuff next month.
The acting officer in charge of the SA Police Traffic Support Branch, Inspector Ben Spencer, said preliminary data from yesterday's blitz shows 226 motorists were detected in breach of the keep left road rule, with 19 drivers issued with expiation notices – at a cost of $252 plus a $60 victims of crime levy – and 207 let off with a caution.
Busy day ..... I wonder what the 19 drivers who were issued with expiation notices were doing that was so much worse than the other 207.
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Have you ever been to the book store and, thumbing through the fiction section, noticed the book covers starting to look redundant?
Urban literature aside ... which is another topic within this subject altogether ... but what about general mainstream novels?
By the time you get further into your career, your name alone will sell the book and the cover won't matter. Thus, million dollar publishing firms typically don't put too much effort into the design of a cover if your name is Nicolas Sparks or Toni Morrison. Take a look at the cover to Message in a Bottle and ask yourself, as a new author, would you be able to sell your first book with just a wide shot of an ocean? It works for him because, outside of a million dollar marketing campaign behind him, his name sells the book and he could put a picture of a teddy bear on the cover alone and all will be just as good.
Now, what about the rest of us? Those of us just starting out or don't have a big budget to sell worldwide have to make do with what we have.
That said I've come across MANY new and established authors in the new author community using stock photos or royalty-free pictures. For about $10 or so, you can use pre-shot pictures for unlimited or limited usage for your cover. And there are MILLIONS of great shots out there to use.
So what's wrong with that? Well, I've come across two books with the same girl on the cover by two different authors, with that same image on someone's website ... and so forth. Royalty free is great, but it's also royally free for everyone to use also.
Believe me; I am not above using stock photos. In fact, except for the key model on the cover of my next novel, Sleight of Death, background images will be purchased from istockphoto.com to help create the mood I'm trying to achieve.
We, the intrepid self or small published adventurers, have to be very strategic with our book covers and how they sell what we're trying to say. Your book cover is the bait to catch a finicky fish. You cover has to do the following:
· Get the reader's attention
· Look and feel appealing
· Give as much information about the story without giving it away
· Make the potential reader turn the page or, at least, read the back cover information
· Look aesthetically pleasing to the eye
All this within the moment they grab the book off the shelf and glance at the cover. How long do you think that is? 1-2 seconds tops?
What we also can't ignore is the spine of the book. Unless you are in a prime spot in a bookstore where the cover is the first to be seen, 98% of the rest of us start life spine first on many bookshelves.
Knowing that, what are you prepared to do to be inventive to get seen between other novels competing to be read?
The art of the book cover is a lost art these days ... especially with the coming of e-books. The New York Times had a great article you should read here (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/books/31covers.html regarding e-books and where book covers will fit in.
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Here, in this group, we'll continue the discussion and helpful tips to developing more original and dynamic book covers to get your work noticed.
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On Pet food commercials when the pet SPRINTS over to the food, do they starve the pet before filming? How can you train an animal to eat on command, otherwise?
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Hi all,I have changed the logo of my podcast 6 month ago.iTunes and the podcast apple app, are still caching the old logo, which is not available online any longer.I am using Feedburner as my URL for the podcast feed.I have re-synched my podcast via podcastsconnect.apple.com and also feedburner, to avoid any caching.Still, the old logo is visible.I have no clue why.I double checked, the new logo has the correct size and format as described by apple.
Can you provide the URLs please?
sure.podlove blog: www.pendler-podcast.de (with correct art cover)iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/de/podcast/pendler-podcast/id1078751163?mt=2 (with wrong art cover)Original Feed: http://pendler-podcast.de/feed/mp3Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/PendlerPodcast
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Looks like the Feedburner URL does not update properly.
There is also no Temporary Redirect configured for the original feed.
I would also move away from Feedburner earlier than later.
thx tim,sure, I can get ride of feedburner.One question though, if the feedburner url does not update properly, wouldn't that mean, that new podcast episodes that I publish, would not be available?
The idea was to have feedburner, in case the feed URL changes in the future.Do you know any other way to do that?Or do you suggest, to use the wordpress/podlove feed directly?
thx for the support.Beste Grüße und Dank Dir,tasovi
Use your own domain as primary URL, use temporary redirects for FeedProxies like Feedburner or FeedPress (the latter works much better and does not give the impression it could go away any moment)
thx tim. I got rid of feedburner and it works now. thx a lot


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II. Indications
- See Advanced Airway
III. History
IV. Types
- Volume cycled Ventilators
- Newer devices
- Deliver constant volume independent of lung mechanics
- Best initial setting for most patients (unless pressure needs to be limited)
- Example ideal patient: Metabolic Acidosis
- Pressure Cycled Ventilators
- Initial Ventilator design
- Inflates lungs until preset pressure is reached
- Requires preset of ventilation duration (length of time pressure is applied, e.g. 1 second)
- Greater volume is administered when a given pressure is applied for a longer duration
- Difficult to keep inflation volume constant
- Best for patients for whom you wish to set a maximum inspiratory pressure
- Example ideal patient: ARDS (stiff lungs)
V. Physiology
- Ventilators function as a mechanical bellows
Cardiac Output
- Enhanced by modest thoracic positive pressure
- Reduces left Ventricular Afterload
- Decreased by excessive intrathoracic pressure
- Reduces diastolic ventricular filling (Preload)
- Enhanced by modest thoracic positive pressure
VI. Technique: Ventilation Modes
- Assist Control (AC)
- Assist
- Patient initiates mechanical breath, and a preset Tidal Volume is delivered
- Control
- Provides ventilations that are not patient initiated at a back-up rate
- Indications
- Advantages over SIMV Mode
- Decreased work of breathing
- Decreased respiratory muscle Fatigue
- Better response to patient's Ventilatory needs
- Disadvantages
- Risk of breath stacking (multiple full Tidal Volume breaths) and secondary Respiratory Alkalosis
- Increased risk in awake or agitated patients
- Risk of breath stacking (multiple full Tidal Volume breaths) and secondary Respiratory Alkalosis
- Presets
- Tidal Volume
- Respiratory Rate
- Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FIO2)
- Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)
- Assist
- Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV)
- Intersperses spontaneous breath with machine breaths
- Two phases of cycle: SIMV and Spontaneous
- SIMV Phase
- Any patient initiated breath is supported with delivery of a preset Tidal Volume
- If no patient initiated breath in first 90% of SIMV, machine delivers a full breath
- Spontaneous Phase
- Patient initiated breaths will not trigger any additional support from the Ventilator
- Ventilation Tidal Volume is 100% dependent on patient's own unsupported inspiration
- SIMV Phase
- Machine breaths synchronized (SIMV)
- Given at start of spontaneous breaths
- Indications
- Introduced in 1971 for neonates with RDS
- Often used for Ventilator Weaning of adults
- May be used if Respiratory Rate is rapid
- Advantages over Assist Control Mode
- Less Respiratory Alkalosis
- Improves Cardiac Output
- Prevents respiratory muscle atrophy
- Presets
- See Assist Control above
- Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV)
- Indications
- Ventilator Weaning
- Intubation for airway protection (e.g. Angioedema)
- Use AC or SIMV first until RSI wears off and patient starts to wake up
- Augments spontaneous breathing (as with SIMV)
- Augments every breath (as with assist mode)
- Inspired gas to desired pressure (typically starts at 12-15 cmH2O)
- Advantages over SIMV
- Increases Tidal Volume
- Decreases work of breathing
- Methods of Setting Pressure
- Method 1: Maximum Inspiratory Pressure
- Pressure = Maximum Inspiratory Pressure / 3
- Method 2: Proximal Airway Pressure
- Pressure = Peak Pressure - Plateau Pressure
- Method 3: Approximation
- Start with pressure 12-15 cmH2O (normal lung compliance, non-rigid chest wall)
- Adjust based on observation of first few breaths (increase pressure if TV too low)
- Method 1: Maximum Inspiratory Pressure
- Presets (patient controls Respiratory Rate, flow rate and Tidal Volume)
- Inspiratory pressure
- Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FIO2)
- PEEP Pressure
- Indications
VII. Technique: Starting Parameters
- Assist Control is a default Ventilator setting appropriate for most patients
- Measure the patient length on presentation (to estimate Ideal Weight, and hence Tidal Volume)
Lung Injury (most cases)
- Tidal Volume
- Setting: 6 ml/kg Ideal Body Weight (lung protective strategy)
- Key parameter in lung injury
- Inspiratory flow rate (IFR)
- Setting: 60-80 lpm
- Adjust for patient comfort (faster breaths tend to be more comfortable)
- Respiratory Rate
- Setting: 16-18 breaths per minute
- Increase or decrease based on pCO2 (increase RR to decrease pCO2)
- Start for first 5 minutes at 100% FIO2 with PEEP 0-5
- Obtain Arterial Blood Gas (after first 15 minutes on Ventilator)
- Decrease FIO2 toward 30% with PEEP 5, with a goal Oxygen Saturation >90% (and <95%)
- Titrate up on FIO2 and PEEP together at 5-10 min increments based on PEEP table (see below)
- Monitoring
- Goal PaO2 55-80 mmHg (Oxygen Saturation 88-95%)
- Decrease Tidal Volume until plateau pressure <30 cm H2O (see below)
- Tidal Volume
Obstructive Lung Disease (Asthma, COPD)
- Precautions
- Consider Delayed Sequence Intubation
- Status Asthmaticus patients will often respond to aggressive Asthma Management AND BiPap
- Asthma patients who require intubation have lost all respiratory drive
- Expect a high peak pressure in Asthma due to airway resistance
- High peak pressure does not adversely effect the patient
- Set peak pressure alarm to trigger >80 cm H2O
- However, do not confuse peak pressure with plateau pressure
- Plateau pressure >30 cm H2O is a sign of breath stacking and must be corrected
- Decrease plateau pressure by decreasing Respiratory Rate
- High peak pressure does not adversely effect the patient
- Continue Nebulized Albuterol via Endotracheal Tube
- Tidal Volume
- Dose: 8 ml/kg Ideal Body Weight
- Inspiratory flow rate (IFR)
- Setting: 80-100 L/min
- Increase to provide faster breath, completes early in cycle (allows greater expiratory time)
- Respiratory Rate (RR)
- Set rate at 10 breaths per minute (do not set this too high)
- Most important parameter in Obstructive Lung Disease ventilation
- Allows for full expiration (typical I:E ratio 1:4 or 1:5) and prevents breath stacking
- Start at 40% and titrate
- Minimal (0-3 mmHg) to NO PEEP ("PEEP Zero Strategy") is recommended in Obstructive Lung Disease
- Monitoring
- Check plateau pressure for breath stacking
- Decrease Respiratory Rate until plateau pressure <30 cm H2O
- Follow Arterial Blood Gas
- Permissive hypercapnia is goal in Obstructive Lung Disease ventilation
- Expect pCO2 50-70 mmHg (maintain pH > 7.1)
- Check plateau pressure for breath stacking
- Precautions
- References
- Weingart and Orman in Herbert (2016) EM:Rap 16(6):14-5
- http://emcrit.org/wp-content/uploads/vent-handout.pdf
- http://emcrit.org/archive-podcasts/vent-part-1/
- http://emcrit.org/podcasts/vent-part-2/
VIII. Technique: Parameters
Tidal Volume (TV)
- Ventilator Tidal Volume: 6-8 ml/kg of Ideal Body Weight
- Prior levels of 10 to 15 ml/kg thought too high
- ARDS: Start at 6 ml/kg based on Ideal Body Weight (lung protective strategy)
- Indications to Reduce Tidal Volume
- Lung Resection history (reduce Tidal Volume by percent loss in lung)
- Plateau pressure >30 cmH2O
- In Obstructive Lung Disease, decrease RR first (indicates breath stacking)
- Indications to Increase Tidal Volume
- Stiff Lungs (e.g. Pulmonary edema)
- High Peak Inflation Pressure (>20-40 cm H2O)
- Results in large loss of Tidal Volume in tubing
- Stiff Lungs (e.g. Pulmonary edema)
- Ventilator Tidal Volume: 6-8 ml/kg of Ideal Body Weight
Respiratory Rate (RR, "Ventilation")
- Set at 12 to 14 breaths per minute (many patients may require 16-18, esp. lung injury)
- Ensures adequate carbon dioxide removal
- Keep to a minimum to avoid Respiratory Alkalosis
- Increased Respiratory Rate needed in Metabolic Acidosis
- Observe patient's own Respiratory Rate prior to intubation and use as a guide
- Recheck Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) at 20 minutes after initial settings
- Indications to decrease Respiratory Rate
- Obstructive Lung Disease with breath stacking
- Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FIO2)
- Start: 80% or higher
- Titrate: decrease in 10-20% steps
- Goal: Keep FIO2 <60% (<50% if possible)
- Higher FIO2 is associated with Oxygen Toxicity
- Target Oxygen Saturations 88-94%
- Increasing PEEP can reduce FIO2 requirements (see below)
- Monitoring: Arterial Blood Gas
- Inspiratory flow rate (IFR)
- Describes how quickly a breath is delivered (anologous to Peak Flow)
- Faster breaths tend to be more comfortable, and result in less Air Hunger sensation for patient
- Adjust for patient comfort
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)
- Prevents distal airspace collapse (especially dependent lung fields)
- Most important in shunting of blood past collapsed alveoli (e.g. Pneumonia, Atelectasis)
- Start PEEP at 5 cm H2O (minimum)
- Higher PEEP Indications
- Extensive alveolar collapse (8-10 cm H2O)
- Obesity or pregnancy
- High FIO2 (esp. >60%) required or Hypoxemia refractory to oxygenation
- Goal Oxygen Saturation 88-95% (PaO2 55-80 mmHg)
- FIO2 30%: Set PEEP 5 cmH2O (high PEEP to FIO2: 5-8-10-12-14 cmH2O)
- FIO2 40%: Set PEEP 5-8 cmH2O (high PEEP to FIO2: 14-16 cmH2O)
- FIO2 50%: Set PEEP 8-10 cmH2O (high PEEP to FIO2: 16-18-20 cmH2O)
- FIO2 60-80%: Set PEEP 10-14 cmH2O (high PEEP to FIO2: 20 cmH2O)
- FIO2 90%: Set PEEP 14-18 cmH2O (high PEEP to FIO2: 22 cmH2O)
- FIO2 100%: Set PEEP 18-24 cmH2O (high PEEP to FIO2: 22-24 cmH2O)
- http://www.ardsnet.org/files/ventilator_protocol_2008-07.pdf
- Precautions: Excessive PEEP
- Lung injury risk (alveolar over-distention)
- Hypotension risk (increased intrathoracic pressure decreases venous return)
- Plateau pressure
- Example: Invoke by holding down "inspiratory hold button" for 5 seconds
- NOT the same as peak inspiratory pressure (which is typically very high in Obstructive Lung Disease)
- Strategy if plateau pressure too high (>30 cm H2O)
- Lung Injury
- Decrease Tidal Volume until plateau pressure <30 cm H2O
- Obstructive Lung (breath stacking)
- Decrease Respiratory Rate until plateau pressure <30 cm H2O
- Lung Injury
IX. Technique: Adjunctive measures
Paralytic Agents
- No longer routinely recommended due to Myopathy
- Advantages
- Reduced oxygen demands
- Improved Metabolic Acidosis
- Reduced barotrauma
- Indications
- Ventilator-patient desynchrony
- High peak airway pressure
- Failed response to Sedation
- Complications
- Myopathy (exacerbated by Corticosteroids)
- Increased Deep Vein Thrombosis risk
- Unable to assess mental status
- Pearls
- Define lowest effective dose with nerve stimulator
- Hold infusion every 4-6 hours (avoids accumulation)
- Concurrent Sedation is imperative (see below)
- Use adequate Sedation
- Paralytic Agents do not sedate
- Adult doses
- Dexmedetomidine (Precedex)
- Midazolam 1-2 mg IV prn
- Propofol 60-80 mg IV or 50-100 ug/kg/min
- Lorazepam 1-2 mg IV prn
- References
- Cornwell (2003) UW New Therepeutics Lecture, Cable,WI
X. Adverse Effects
- Barotrauma
- Severe Respiratory Alkalosis
- Occurs with high Respiratory Rates
- Consider IMV ventilation mode or patient Sedation
XI. Evaluation: Monitoring parameters
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
- Obtain 15-20 minutes after intubation, acute Resuscitation, status change, Ventilator change
Oxygen Saturation (O2 Sat)
- Target 88-94% Oxygen Saturations
- End-Tidal CO2 (EtCO2)
XII. References
- Marino (2014) ICU Book, Walters-Kluwer, Philadelphia
- Nugent (2011) Bedside Guide to Mechanical Ventilation, 1st ed
- Owens (2012) Ventilator Book, First Draught Press
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|Definition (UMD)
|Devices designed to provide temporary ventilation and/or respiratory assistance by delivering an appropriate volume of gas to the respiratory airways. Most ventilators deliver gas to the lungs using positive pressure by means of a mouthpiece, mask, tracheostomy, or an endotracheal tube, but some of them (e.g., tank ventilators) are based on the application of negative pressure to the body surface or chest wall. Ventilators are used in patients who cannot breathe on their own or who require assistance to maintain adequate ventilation because of illness, trauma, congenital defects, or drugs including anesthetics.
|Definition (NCI)
|A medical device that facilitates breathing.
|Definition (NCI_NCI-GLOSS)
|In medicine, a machine used to help a patient breathe.
|Medical Device (T074)
|respiratory equipment ventilator (treatment), respiratory equipment ventilator, ventilator, ventilators, respirator, Ventilator, Ventilators, Ventilator - respiratory equipment
Ontology: Mechanical ventilation (C0199470)
|Definition (NCI)
|A method to mechanically assist or replace spontaneous breathing in patients by use of a powered device that forces oxygenated air into the lungs.
|Definition (NIC)
|Use of an artificial device to assist a patient to breathe
|Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure (T061)
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|mechanische beademing, Ventilatie, mechanische
|Ventilation artificielle, Ventilation mécanique
|mechanische Beatmung, Beatmung, mechanische
|Ventilação artificial, Ventilação Mecânica
|Ventilación mecánica, Ventilación Mecánica, asistencia respiratoria mecánica, SAI, asistencia respiratoria mecánica, SAI (procedimiento), ventilación mecánica (procedimiento), ventilación mecánica, Mechanical respiratory assistance NOS, asistencia respiratoria, mecánica, asistencia respiratoria, mecánica (concepto no activo), ventilación mecánica (concepto no activo)
|機械的換気, キカイテキカンキ
|Mechanická ventilace, mechanická ventilace
|Gépi lélegeztetés
|Mekanisk lufttilførsel, Mekanisk åndedrett, Mekanisk ventilasjon
|Ventilazione meccanica
Ontology: Assisted controlled mandatory ventilation (C0419014)
|Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure (T061)
|Assisted contr mandat ventilat, Assist control, Assisted controlled mandatory ventilation, Triggered ventilation, Assisted controlled mandatory ventilation (procedure)
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We are looking to appoint a passionate and committed individual to instruct military students in the land surveying trade. You will have strong communication skills, want to train others, be IT literate and prepared to extend your own skills and knowledge. Teaching experience is a benefit but not essential as teacher training will be provided for the right candidate moving from industry.
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